Recyclable CFRPs with extremely high <i>T</i><sub>g</sub>: hydrothermal recyclability in pure water and upcycling of the recyclates for new composite preparation
Cheng Hao, Tuan Liu, Wangcheng Liu, Mingen Fei, Lin Shao, Wenbin Kuang, Kevin L. Simmons, Jinwen Zhang
Abstract
In this work, a recyclable epoxy system with superior mechanical performance and high T g (>200 °C) is developed for CFRPs, and a simple and feasible approach for highly efficient closed-loop recycling of CFRPs is demonstrated.
Topics & Concepts
Hydrothermal circulationEpoxyComposite numberMaterials scienceSimple (philosophy)Process engineeringChemical engineeringComposite materialEngineeringPhilosophyEpistemologyFiber-reinforced polymer compositesPolymer crystallization and propertiesEpoxy Resin Curing Processes