Systemic Circular Economy Solutions for Fiber Reinforced Composites

• Other Authors: Colledani, Marcello (Editor), Turri, Stefano (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer Nature 2022
• Series: Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
• Subjects: Production engineering; Energy technology & engineering; Sustainability; Materials science; FiberEUse project; composite recycling; remanufacturing; demanufacturing processes; composite reformulation; Composite repair; value-chain integration; Co-design of creative products
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Summary

This open access book provides an overview of the work undertaken within the FiberEUse project, which developed solutions enhancing the profitability of composite recycling and reuse in value-added products, with a cross-sectorial approach. Glass and carbon fiber reinforced polymers, or composites, are increasingly used as structural materials in many manufacturing sectors like transport, constructions and energy due to their better lightweight and corrosion resistance compared to metals. However, composite recycling is still a challenge since no significant added value in the recycling and reprocessing of composites is demonstrated. FiberEUse developed innovative solutions and business models towards sustainable Circular Economy solutions for post-use composite-made products. Three strategies are presented, namely mechanical recycling of short fibers, thermal recycling of long fibers and modular car parts design for sustainable disassembly and remanufacturing. The validation of the FiberEUse approach within eight industrial demonstrators shows the potentials towards new Circular Economy value-chains for composite materials.

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (474 p.)

ISBN

978-3-031-22352-5
9783031223525

Access

Open Access