Sustainability
Mitsui Chemical, Microwave Chemical complete microwave-based carbon fiber demo facility
Completed in December 2023, the pilot production line at Mitsui Chemicals Nagoya Works began trials in January and will supply carbon fiber samples within fiscal 2024.
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European boatbuilders lead quest to build recyclable composite boats
Marine industry constituents are looking to take composite use one step further with the production of tough and recyclable recreational boats. Some are using new infusible thermoplastic resins.
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Demonstrator project targets circularity solutions in carbon fiber composite sports equipment
The Carbon Fibre Circular Alliance (CFCA) brought together OEMs and technical partners to reclaim short carbon fibers from end-of-life sports equipment, realign into continuous prepreg tapes and remanufacture into new equipment.
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Research center highlights sustainability, digitization technological offerings
JEC World 2024: Spanish research center Ideko showcases its knowledge, capabilities and experience in advanced manufacturing processes for composites to reduce the environmental footprint of aerospace production.
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Episode 44: Andy West, Sonichem
CW interviews Dr. Andy West of Sonichem, about the company’s ultrasonic process for converting biomass into lignin, as well as other biomaterials of interest for composites manufacturing.
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Materi’act Dallas formed to deliver sustainable compounds to North America carmakers
A joint venture between Forvia’s Materi’act and PCR Recycling, the Texas-based company expects to produce recycled polymers that strengthen the demand and use of sustainable materials in automotive and other industries.
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Repurposing wind blades as functional community art pieces
Ohio-based Canvus Inc. upcycles fiberglass wind blades, car tires and post-consumer plastics to create outdoor furniture that amplifies sustainability messages in community spaces.
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University of Bristol studies mycelium composites as alternative building materials
Affordable, lightweight and sustainable composite materials made from mycelium — mushroom roots — may have potential for packaging materials, insulation panels, floor tiles and furniture.
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Flagship Climate Impulse project targets non-stop, green hydrogen-powered flight
Bringing on Syensqo as its main materials and technological partner, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard hopes to stimulate climate action by demonstrating disruptive solutions in this 2028 aircraft design.
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On the radar: Biomaterials take center stage in composites manufacturing
CW provides examples of current developments and collaborations in sustainable fiber development, accessibility.
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