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EPSRC Reference: EP/I502009/1
Title: Development of markets for the commercialisation of a fluidized bed carbon fibre recycling process
Principal Investigator: Pickering, Professor SJ
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Project Partners:
Advanced Composites Group Ltd Technical Fibre Products Ltd
Department: Div of Materials Mech and Structures
Organisation: University of Nottingham
Scheme: Follow on Fund
Starts: 17 October 2011 Ends: 16 October 2012 Value (£): 100,768
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Materials Characterisation Materials Processing
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Manufacturing
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The University of Nottingham have developed a fluidized bed process for recycling carbon fibre composite materials. It's unique feature is that it is capable of processing contaminated and mixed waste from end-of-life components. In this project commercial applications for the carbon fibre recyclate will be developed. The recyclate processing route will be to make non-woven fabrics using technology already demonstrated by the Collaborating Partner and then develop end markets for this material.
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