Recycling of end-of-life carbon fiber reinforced plastics Ghent University
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) are the main material used whenever rigidity and lightweight are required. Within these features, CFRPs can be used in a large range of applications. Nevertheless, this material has today a very low recyclability, high cost, and high carbon footprint, drawnbacks that prevent its broad use in sectors like sport equipment, nautical and automobile industries. With the increasing demand for CFRPs, ...