High voltage fragmentation and mechanical recycling of glass fibre thermoset composite

Autor: Mativenga, Paul T., Shuaib, Norshah A., Howarth, Jack, Pestalozzi, Fadri, Woidasky, Jörg
Jazyk: angličtina
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Zdroj: Shuaib, N, Mativenga, P, Howarth, J, Pestalozzi, F & Woidasky, J 2016, ' High voltage fragmentation and mechanical recycling of glass fibre thermoset composite ', CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, vol. 65, no. 1 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2016.04.107
ISSN: 0007-8506
DOI: 10.1016/j.cirp.2016.04.107
Popis: Global increase of composite waste urgently requires innovative recycling technology. The three dimensional cross-linked structure makes melting and remoulding of thermoset composite impossible. In this study, high voltage fragmentation, originally conceived for fracturing rocks was investigated as a potential process for composite recycling. It was then benchmarked against its competitor, mechanical recycling. The investigation covered effectiveness in separating composite phases, energy demand and recyclate quality. The work is a new contribution to the performance evaluation of key technologies for rapid recycling glass fibre thermoset composites, a major challenge for manufacturing and end-of-life product waste.
Databáze: OpenAIRE