| Title |
Mild chemical recycling of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites in aqueous buffers and development of hydrothermally recyclable vitrimer composites from recyclates |
| ID_Doc |
7876 |
| Authors |
Hao, C; Zhao, BM; Shao, L; Cao, YD; Fei, ME; Liu, WC; Liu, T; Chang, YC; Simmons, KL; Zhang, JW |
| Title |
Mild chemical recycling of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites in aqueous buffers and development of hydrothermally recyclable vitrimer composites from recyclates |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107668 |
| Abstract |
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have gained widespread adoption across diverse industries. However, their inherent stability, stemming from the crosslinked structure of the matrix resin, poses a significant challenge in managing the growing volume of CFRP waste. Consequently, there is a pressing need for an ecofriendly upcycling method that effectively recovers and reuses both the valuable carbon fibers and the polymer matrix from CFRP waste. This study presents a novel approach for upcycling CFRP waste under environmentally friendly conditions. Firstly, CFRP waste with an amine-cured epoxy matrix was completely decomposed in aqueous buffer solutions under mild conditions (<= 220 degrees C, pH = 4.8). Further, decomposed matrix polymer (DMP) was employed to transform conventional epoxy resins into recyclable vitrimers. Lastly, new composites that can be hydrothermally recycled were fabricated using both DMP and recovered carbon fibers. This work proposes a novel strategy for achieving a circular economy within the CFRP industry. |
| Author Keywords |
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer waste; Epoxy upcycling; Hydrothermal recycling; Vitrimer; Composite |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001239568700001 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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