Recycling
Fraunhofer EMI develops local pyrolysis method to reclaim continuous carbon fiber
High-power laser is used for controlled “unwinding” of thermoset composites without damaging the fibers or adversely affecting their mechanical properties, making it highly useful for recycling wound structures.
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Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels
Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.
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Diehl Aviation matures recyclable composite Eco Bin
Overhead baggage compartment using only fiber-reinforced thermoplastics, metal hardware and no adhesives wins Crystal Cabin Award, supports circular aircraft interiors.
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ÉireComposites, University of Galway launch R3WIND project
Renewable energy initiative will design, develop and demonstrate novel repair and recycling techniques of onshore and offshore wind blades using sustainable manufacturing processes.
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JEC World 2025 highlights: Evolving recycling and biomaterials technologies
CW technical editor Hannah Mason shares sustainability-focused composites trade show highlights featuring maturation, scale-up, new partnerships, and new technologies in biomaterials and recycling.
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FIBIAS++ project targets recycled TPC innovations for automotive applications
Project led by the IRT Jules Verne and supported by Compositec, Stellantis, IMT Nord Europe and CMO seeks to develop composites with a low CO2 footprint and recycled material incorporation.
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University researchers achieve recyclable CFRP via covalently adaptive epoxy resin
Modified carbon fibers and epoxies with a dithioacetal covalent adaptive network enables the composite to undergo structural rearrangement at elevated temperatures, achieve improved interfacial bonding.
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Uplift360 successfully converts composites waste into continuous aramid fibers
Through scale-up trials the chemical recycling company’s defense-backed process effectively respun para-aramid into long, high-performance fibers, with future goals to reach virgin material strength.
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Hera Group inaugurates FIB3R recycling plant in Italy
Industrial-scale facility is expected to produce 160 tonnes of rCF/year through pyro-gasification process, supported by cross-sector partners like Leonardo and Angeloni.
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Apply Carbon becomes Procotex France
New denomination builds on parent company’s international recognition, further driving efforts in carbon, aramid fiber recycling.
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