Composites Recycling
Recycling in composites manufacturing is an evolving endeavor aimed at addressing sustainability challenges. Unlike traditional materials, composites often pose recycling complexities due to their multi-component nature. However, innovative techniques are emerging to tackle this issue. Methods like pyrolysis, mechanical recycling, and chemical processes are being developed to efficiently recover valuable components from composite waste, such as fibers or matrix materials.
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CW launches composites recyclers, equipment suppliers resource
With recycling becoming an increasing popular and important aspect of the composites industry, CW editors have collated this list of domestic and international players.
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Head Sports launches limited-edition racquet using Toray bio-circular fibers
From prototype to reality, Toray’s sustainable carbon fibers deliver the same look, feel and performance to racquet sports but with an environmentally responsible edge.
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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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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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Levante, ACS Srl begin R&D project for rCF solar panel delivery
Use of recycled carbon fiber and bioresins aim to reshape the future of photovoltaic energy and mobility.
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Moving toward sustainable automotive parts manufacturing
How can the automotive supply chain prepare for future sustainability requirements? Tier 1 Kautex Textron discusses emissions reduction, design for circularity and transition to recycled/bio-based plastics.
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Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2025)
The use of composite materials in high-performance sporting goods continues to grow, with new advancements including thermoplastic and sustainability-focused materials and automated processes.
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The potential of rCF in fiber-reinforced concrete
A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers that are more cost-effective and address the sustainability challenge.
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Trends fueling the composites recycling movement
Various recycling methods are being considered for composites, from novel dismantling and processing, to building capacity and demonstrating secondary use applications.
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PUR composite sandwich panels for 3D automotive parts, high-volume panels and more
At its U.S. sites, Ascorium produces glass fiber/PUR 3D parts via semi-automated molding, high-volume flat panels via a continuous line while working toward bio-based PUR and recycling.
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All-recycled, needle-punched nonwoven CFRP slashes carbon footprint of Formula 2 seat
Dallara and Tenowo collaborate to produce a race-ready Formula 2 seat using recycled carbon fiber, reducing CO2 emissions by 97.5% compared to virgin materials.
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