This project aims to recycle carbon fiber composite materials for use in automotive manufacturing. Researchers are developing methods to extract carbon fibers from end-of-life components and manufacturing scrap using fluidized beds or supercritical fluids. The recycled carbon fibers will be used to produce bulk and sheet molding compounds for non-load bearing automotive parts. This recycling will help reduce waste and lower the cost of carbon fiber, allowing increased use in vehicles to reduce weight and emissions.
Recycling Composites presentation by Stella Job at the Technical Briefing Day22 April 2015, as one of the three key areas of the RNLI Lifeboat Decommissioning Challenge.
Mechanical and Physical Performance of Concrete Including Waste Electrical Ca...Salih Taner YILDIRIM
Solid wastes are important environmental problem all over the World. Consumption
of the plastic solid waste covers big portion within the total solid waste. Although a numerous
plastic material is subjected to the recycling process, it is not easy to be destroyed by nature.
One of the recommended way to prevent is to utilize as an aggregate in cement-based material.
There are many researches on use of recycling rubber in concrete. However, studies on
recycling of waste electrical cable rubber (WECR) in concrete is insufficient although there are
many research on waste tyre rubbers in concrete. In this study, fine aggregate was replaced
with WECR which were 5%, 10%, and 15 % of the total aggregate volume in the concrete and
researched workability, unit weight, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength,
ultrasonic pulse velocity, modulus of elasticity, and abrasion resistance of concrete. As a result
of experimental studies, increase of WECR amount in concrete increases workability due to
lack of adherence between cement paste and WECR, and hydrophobic structure of WECR
while it influences negatively mechanical properties of concrete. It is possible to use WECR in
concrete taking into account the reduction in mechanical properties.
Composite materials are becoming popular in various industries such as aerospace industry, automotive industry, and wind energy. We have seen global surge in the demand of composites particularly carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites, which has led to huge volume of manufacturing and end-of-life waste material. The most common way for disposing of composite waste is through landfills. However, current, and impending legislations such as Directive on Landfill of Waste, have limited the amount of composite waste permitted for landfilling. Also, for making of pristine carbon fiber requires high amount of energy if we compare it to other materials like steel and aluminium. This generates a need to find out a way to recycle and reuse the waste material or the end-of-life material in different sector applications. This study mainly focuses on the strength comparison of pristine(virgin) CFRP with recycled CFRP and conducting finite element analysis on some parts made from virgin and recycled material. Also, details about mechanical recycling, cost estimation for producing virgin material as well as for recycling the material must be taken into account.
Uses of Plastic Waste in Road Construction in MaiduguriIJMREMJournal
This study investigated the use of waste plastics for the modification of properties of road aggregates. The
shredded plastics waste was thoroughly mix with heated aggregates forming a layer on the surface of the
aggregates. These plastics waste coated aggregates are tested for impact value, crushing value, specific gravity
and water absorption. It has been found that there is significant improvement in the properties of plastic-coated
aggregates after testing.
Recycling Composites presentation by Stella Job at the Technical Briefing Day22 April 2015, as one of the three key areas of the RNLI Lifeboat Decommissioning Challenge.
Mechanical and Physical Performance of Concrete Including Waste Electrical Ca...Salih Taner YILDIRIM
Solid wastes are important environmental problem all over the World. Consumption
of the plastic solid waste covers big portion within the total solid waste. Although a numerous
plastic material is subjected to the recycling process, it is not easy to be destroyed by nature.
One of the recommended way to prevent is to utilize as an aggregate in cement-based material.
There are many researches on use of recycling rubber in concrete. However, studies on
recycling of waste electrical cable rubber (WECR) in concrete is insufficient although there are
many research on waste tyre rubbers in concrete. In this study, fine aggregate was replaced
with WECR which were 5%, 10%, and 15 % of the total aggregate volume in the concrete and
researched workability, unit weight, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength,
ultrasonic pulse velocity, modulus of elasticity, and abrasion resistance of concrete. As a result
of experimental studies, increase of WECR amount in concrete increases workability due to
lack of adherence between cement paste and WECR, and hydrophobic structure of WECR
while it influences negatively mechanical properties of concrete. It is possible to use WECR in
concrete taking into account the reduction in mechanical properties.
Composite materials are becoming popular in various industries such as aerospace industry, automotive industry, and wind energy. We have seen global surge in the demand of composites particularly carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites, which has led to huge volume of manufacturing and end-of-life waste material. The most common way for disposing of composite waste is through landfills. However, current, and impending legislations such as Directive on Landfill of Waste, have limited the amount of composite waste permitted for landfilling. Also, for making of pristine carbon fiber requires high amount of energy if we compare it to other materials like steel and aluminium. This generates a need to find out a way to recycle and reuse the waste material or the end-of-life material in different sector applications. This study mainly focuses on the strength comparison of pristine(virgin) CFRP with recycled CFRP and conducting finite element analysis on some parts made from virgin and recycled material. Also, details about mechanical recycling, cost estimation for producing virgin material as well as for recycling the material must be taken into account.
Uses of Plastic Waste in Road Construction in MaiduguriIJMREMJournal
This study investigated the use of waste plastics for the modification of properties of road aggregates. The
shredded plastics waste was thoroughly mix with heated aggregates forming a layer on the surface of the
aggregates. These plastics waste coated aggregates are tested for impact value, crushing value, specific gravity
and water absorption. It has been found that there is significant improvement in the properties of plastic-coated
aggregates after testing.
A Review on Investigation of Tribological Behavior of Nanocoating for Piston ...IJLT EMAS
Nanocoating can help to improve performance and life
of automotive engine by reducing the wear between the engine
components. In this research have selected the proper material
for top piston ring and same material are to be selected for
preparation of pin for tribometer testing and material of cylinder
liner tested and fabricated the same material of tribometer disc.
Nanocoating by electroplated Chromium coating and Chromium
nitride using DLC method by PVD coating was done on
specimen pin and piston ring and this material which was used
tribometer testing.
Depleting fossil fuel resources, economic
competitiveness and environmental concerns has compelled to
explore newer avenues to improve efficiency of automotive
engines. Various techniques have been adapted to achieve this
goal.
Aircrafts involve the use of complex and advanced engineering devices, making them bulky and excessive fuel consuming mobility machines. The challenges today in the aviation industry is to reduce as much weight as possible; as every single pound of weight reduction directly affects fuel consumption and cost effectiveness.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
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Plenary lecture of the XVIII B-MRS Meeting given by Prof. Alan Taub (University of Michigan, USA) on September 26, 2019 at Balneário Camboriú (Brazil).
A Review on Investigation of Tribological Behavior of Nanocoating for Piston ...IJLT EMAS
Nanocoating can help to improve performance and life
of automotive engine by reducing the wear between the engine
components. In this research have selected the proper material
for top piston ring and same material are to be selected for
preparation of pin for tribometer testing and material of cylinder
liner tested and fabricated the same material of tribometer disc.
Nanocoating by electroplated Chromium coating and Chromium
nitride using DLC method by PVD coating was done on
specimen pin and piston ring and this material which was used
tribometer testing.
Depleting fossil fuel resources, economic
competitiveness and environmental concerns has compelled to
explore newer avenues to improve efficiency of automotive
engines. Various techniques have been adapted to achieve this
goal.
Aircrafts involve the use of complex and advanced engineering devices, making them bulky and excessive fuel consuming mobility machines. The challenges today in the aviation industry is to reduce as much weight as possible; as every single pound of weight reduction directly affects fuel consumption and cost effectiveness.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites for Aerospace Application: A Literatu...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of mechanical and civil engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in mechanical and civil engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Plenary lecture of the XVIII B-MRS Meeting given by Prof. Alan Taub (University of Michigan, USA) on September 26, 2019 at Balneário Camboriú (Brazil).
During the event, held in Milan on April 2024, dedicated to the technical presentation of the Open Call opportunity within the project, the project coordinator presented the project and it's objectives to the audience.
Open Innovation Challenge Winner: Vivek NairPaulaEsp1
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Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
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Bijna de helft van de koolstof emissies is product gerelateerd en de beschikbaarheid van grondstoffen wordt steeds kritischer. Op weg naar een duurzame samenleving is het onvermijdelijk om de lineaire economie van “take-make-dispose” te doorbreken door de toepassing van circulaire strategieën. Maar wat betekent dit voor de industrie, en welke bijdrage kan Asset Management hieraan leveren?
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This webinar offered a rare opportunity to put your questions directly to this experienced researcher and learn more about the fascinating advances being made at the Masdar Institute.
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1. Collaborative Research and Development: Materials and Structures
Recycling carbon fibre
HIRECAR High Value Composite Materials from Recycled Carbon
Fibre - researchers on this collaborative R&D project are finding ways
to recycle carbon fibre composite materials for use in car manufacture
and other applications
Key benefits high value carbon fibre from end-of-life
components and from manufacturing scrap,
• reducing the environmental impact typically offcuts of woven ‘prepreg’ - materials
• new ways to restrict noise and fuel emissions impregnated with epoxy resin which are typically
• finding sustainable solutions to problems that affect used in military aircraft and racing cars.
all major uses of carbon fibre
Project leader Dr Nick Warrior of the University of
Nottingham says: “Much of the tonnage sent to
Current annual worldwide carbon fibre UK landfill every year is simply offcuts from the
consumption is 30,000 tonnes. The principal manufacturing process, but at present there is no
markets are aircraft, racing cars and sporting way of reusing it.”
goods. At present there is no way to recycle
carbon fibre materials – more than 100 tonnes “These materials can cost as much as £120 a
of highly valuable material, either end-of-life kilo. So it is a valuable commodity, which at
goods or scrap from manufacture, goes into present is all going to waste. We're hoping to
landfill every year in the UK alone. extract the carbon fibre from these materials and
use it to create other carbon fibre composites,
The high stiffness and strength and low density which themselves can be recycled.”
of carbon fibre composites could be used in new
designs to reduce the weight and increase the The University of Nottingham is the lead partner
safety of family cars, resulting in significant in the project, which also involves: Advanced
reductions in emissions and fuel consumption. Composites Group, Dow Automotive, Ford Motor
A research project funded by the technology Company, Technical Fibre Products and Toho
programme is working on ways to extract the Tenax GmbH.
The project started in March 2005 and runs for
three years. The Technology Programme is
providing £341,637 towards the total cost of the
project, which is £926,637.
Objectives
The aim of the project is to find ways to recycle
scrap carbon fibre materials and convert them
into useful materials. This will provide a
sustainable lifecycle for carbon fibre for use in
automotive applications and enable a step-change
in design and performance of vehicle structures.
Dr Warrior says: “It will help automotive
manufacturers meet EU end-of-life directives for
2. the next generation of vehicles. These state that pressure, and yield for the typical epoxy-based
80% of the materials used in a new car have to resins used in composite material manufacturing
be genuinely recyclable. At present, this limits the processes.
amount of carbon fibre that can be used in
vehicles – because there is no viable way to According to Dr Ebby Shahidi, Technical Director
reuse it.” of Advanced Composites Group (ACG), “although
the cost aspects and potential properties are yet
Use of carbon fibre in cars will reduce the weight to be proven, when scaled up, the outcome of
of vehicles, and so lower fuel consumption. “It the research should provide the composite
will also increase car safety, because the carbon industry with a potentially low cost fibre source
fibre materials are extremely strong and can that can be used to produce DMC and SMC
absorb much higher levels of impact energy,” products, replacing the current chopped carbon
says Dr Warrior. fibres reinforcements”. He goes on to confirm
that, “If the material can be spun into continuous
Solutions yarn with competitive properties and costs to
carbon fibres, it will significantly expand the
The team has developed two methods for opportunity for increasing the application of
recovering the carbon fibre materials: The composites to structures such as vehicles, where
preferred route for end-of-life components is a the weight reduction will have a significant
fluidised bed technology where the fibres and positive impact on the industry, both
resin are separated at high temperatures, energy environmentally and commercially. Typical
is extracted from the polymer and the fibres are applications, for example, will be for light-weight
left in a clean condition, but with slightly body panels, chassis structures, etc. in the
reduced properties. The use of supercritical automotive sector, numerous components in
fluids on scrap new materials has been studied marine and, potentially, the aerospace industries”.
for the first time.
Co-investigator Dr Steve Pickering says: “The real
blue-sky aspect of this research is based on the
use of supercritical fluids to extract both valuable
components: the carbon fibre and the polymer.
Project contacts
Finding the optimum balance of Supercritical
fluids, pressure and temperature to achieve the Dr Nicholas Warrior
best results with different types of carbon fibre is Reader, University of Nottingham
a major aim of the research project. University Park,
Nottingham NG7 2RD
The project is looking at three ways of using the
recycled carbon fibres: in bulk moulding Tel: 01159 513793
compounds for smaller, non load-bearing Email: nick.warrior@nottingham.ac.uk
components; as a sheet-moulding compound,
where carbon fibre is rolled together with sheets
of polymer; and as recycled materials in load- Collaborative Research and Development
bearing, 3D shell structures, such as the floorpan
of the vehicle. Collaborative Research and Development is
one of two DTI business support solutions
Results delivered through the Technology Programme,
the other being Knowledge Transfer Networks
Dr Warrior says: “Recycled carbon fibres have (KTNs). Its primary objective is to enable the
been made into bulk and sheet moulding industry and research communities to work
compound forms and have been successfully together in strategically important areas of
moulded into laboratory-scale samples. science, engineering and technology in order
“We're developing this process on a laboratory to develop successful new products,
scale. The results so far have been very processes and services. It also enables the
promising. We have extracted useful polymer latest thinking and understanding to flow
from the compounds and we are all really excited between universities, other research centres
about the progress that is being made.” and business.
The team intends to characterise the issues www.dti.gov.uk/innovation/
around supercritical fluid type, temperature, technologystrategy/index.html
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