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A Process to Recover Carbon Fibers From Polymer Matrix Composites
Technical Paper
2002-01-1967
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Future Car Congress
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English
Abstract
A process to recover carbon fibers from obsolete polymer matrix composite (PMC) materials has been developed. Carbon fibers have been recovered from samples containing urethane-based or epoxy-based substrates. An experimental parametric study conducted on both the bench-scale and the pilot-scale has been done to determine the least-cost process conditions. Based on this study, we have evaluated process economics that suggested a payback of about one year. This process is also applicable to polymer matrix composite materials made with thermoplastic substrates. This paper presents the results of the experimental testing campaign and the results of the process economic analysis.
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Citation
Jody, B., Pomykala, J., and Daniels, E., "A Process to Recover Carbon Fibers From Polymer Matrix Composites," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-1967, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1967.Also In
References
- “Thermal Decomposition of PMC For Fiber Recovery” Jody B.J. Daniels E.J. Pomykala J.A. Second International SAMPE Automotive Conference September 12-14, 2000 Dearborn, Michigan