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2021 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Recycling of Composite Materials

Authors : Norshah Aizat Shuaib, Al Amin Mohamed Sultan, Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail, Abdullah Abdul Samat, Nur’ain Wahidah Ya Omar, Azwan Iskandar Azmi, Paul Tarisai Mativenga

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Usage of composite material is rising across various sectors such as automotive, wind energy and aerospace. Compared to metal matrix composites (MMCs) and ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), thermoset based polymer matrix composites (PMCs) dominate the market. The heterogeneous nature of composite materials and cross-linked nature of the thermoset matrix make recycling to be difficult. Research and development in recycling such material is required. In this chapter, composite recycling techniques are explained and reviewed from the aspect of energy consumption and mechanical properties of the recyclate. Possible reuse applications are suggested. This chapter highlights the concept of composite material sustainability and circular economy.

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Metadata
Title
Recycling of Composite Materials
Authors
Norshah Aizat Shuaib
Al Amin Mohamed Sultan
Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail
Abdullah Abdul Samat
Nur’ain Wahidah Ya Omar
Azwan Iskandar Azmi
Paul Tarisai Mativenga
Copyright Year
2021
Book
Advances in Machining of Composite Materials

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-71437-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-71438-3

Copyright Year: 2021

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71438-3_20

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