Aligned recycled carbon fibre composites for high grade structural elements

到2025年，纤维复合材料将成为全球主要的废物流。目前的回收方法是不合适的，因为它们会导致回收纤维的机械和物理性能大幅降低。该项目旨在用碳纤维复合材料制造高品质、低成本的结构部件，并通过进行综合实验和先进的计算分析来彻底改变其在建筑中的使用。结果包括开发一种新的方法，用于回收和重新排列纤维，而不影响机械和物理性能。这通过扩大材料科学和先进制造的基础知识，解决浪费问题和有效利用自然资源提供了显着的好处。

By 2025, fibre composites will be a key waste stream worldwide. Current recycling methods are inept as they cause major reduction in mechanical and physical properties of recovered fibre. This project aims to produce high grade, low cost structural component from carbon fibre composite recyclates, and revolutionise their use in construction by carrying out an integrated experimental and advanced computational analyses. Outcomes include development of a novel method for recovery and realignment of fibres without compromising mechanical and physical properties. This provides significant benefits by expanding fundamental knowledge of material science and advanced manufacturing, solving problem on waste and efficient use of natural resources.