Sustainability
The making of carbon fiber
A look at the process by which precursor becomes carbon fiber through a careful (and mostly proprietary) manipulation of temperature and tension.
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Materials & Processes: Fabrication methods
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
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Trex publishes 2021 ESG report, celebrates year of record-high growth with focus on sustainability
Employee innovation and commitment drive progress across broad spectrum of ESG initiatives set by company specializing in composite decking, railing and outdoor living products.
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Airbus, Linde to cooperate on hydrogen infrastructure for airports
Development of viable concepts for sustainable airport hubs based on hydrogen will be defined and launched as pilot projects from early 2023 onwards.
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Italian startup, Advanced Composites Solutions develop portable solar panel via recovered carbon fiber
Origami-inspired panel from Levante and ACS upcycles supercar scrap, solves energy accessibility for off-the-grid travelers.
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Lanxess adds new sustainable product variants to Tepex composites range
Novel composite matrices and fiber reinforcement based on green materials make up these Tepex product variants.
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Swancor launches recyclable thermosetting epoxy resin
When used with composite reinforcements, EzCiclo can be recycled and degraded via the company’s CleaVER recycling technology with waste elimination and a final fiber with equivalent virgin fiber mechanical performance.
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Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components
Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.
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National Composites Centre supports marine industry in bid to tackle composites recycling challenge
The Blue Composites Project, made up of U.K. companies, institutes and organizations, seeks to address key environmental challenges, and will lead to the creation a large-scale GRP FRP recycling and reuse facility.
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IATA launches CO2 Connect emissions calculator for commercial flights
Part of increasing green initiatives as aviation seeks to meet sustainability goals by boosting efficiency, weight savings and adaptability.
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