Abstract
In this study, the degradation effects of multiple closed-loop recycling processes evaluated for polypropylene. This is the first in a series of studies that aim to develop a fully recyclable composite material based on aligned discontinuous carbon fibre. Mechanical and material property fluctuations are analysed after three iterations. Molecular weight analysis indicates slight degradation in chain length; however, this is not reflected in material or mechanical performance. The limited variability of the tensile properties and the molecular weight distribution after multiple recycling iterations is insignificant and therefore promising for further development of the recyclable composite material by introducing fibres.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
Event | 21st International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2017 - Xi'an, China Duration: 20 Aug 2017 → 25 Aug 2017 |
Conference
Conference | 21st International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2017 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Xi'an |
Period | 20/08/17 → 25/08/17 |
Keywords
- Closed-Loop Recycling
- Compression Moulding
- Dissolution-precipitation
- Thermoplastics Recycling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- Ceramics and Composites