Recycled carbon fibres for compounding

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In partnership with Gen 2 Carbon Ltd, this project will explore the options for converting recycled carbon fibres into products that can be used for compounding. Recycled carbon fibres are by nature discontinuous, which would make them more suitable for compound production than virgin continuous fibres. However, they do present their own characteristics, such as a lower bulk density and different surface characteristics. This project will look at the possibilities and challenges of producing recycled carbon fibre-based options for compounding, with the aim of offering one or a set of industrial solutions. Some of the aspects expected to be explored as part of this project are:- Processing steps required to achieve optimal recycled carbon fibre product- Dust free- Maximise fibre length when delivered to the start of the compounding process- Preserve fibre length through the compounding process- Tailor the fibre surface to improve compatibility with different polymers- Stability of the product in storage The end-users targeted for such applications are the automotive and electronic industries.