Developing a recyclable carbon fibre composite capability for Australia

该项目将采用创新的表面改性技术对再生和原生碳纤维进行处理，以提高其与热塑性聚合物的相容性。再生碳纤维的增值和热塑性复合材料的优化将分别克服全球工业面临的原材料短缺和大批量生产的挑战。这项工作的成功实施将使高性能碳纤维复合材料在向风能和氢等替代能源部门过渡中发挥关键作用。该奖学金将为澳大利亚创造一个主权能力和高价值材料的来源，这将有利于能源、建筑、采矿和国防。

This project will use innovative surface modification techniques on reclaimed and virgin carbon fibres to enhance their compatibility with thermoplastic polymers. Valorising reclaimed carbon fibres and optimising thermoplastic composite materials will overcome the global industry challenges of: Raw material shortfall and High-volume manufacture, respectively. The successful implementation of this work will enable the critical role that high performance carbon fibre composite materials will play in transitioning to alternative energy sectors such as wind and hydrogen. This fellowship will create a sovereign capability and source of high value materials for Australia that will benefit energy, construction, mining, and defence.