A Review of Research on the Resource Utilization of Pyrolysis of Decommissioned Wind Turbine Blades
Zhipeng Ma, Lifeng Qu, Ping Zhou, Zhanlong Song, Xiqiang Zhao, Wenlong Wang
Abstract
As a large number of wind turbine blades reach the end of their service life, effectively utilizing decommissioned blades has become a major challenge for the wind energy industry. Among existing treatment technologies, pyrolysis is considered the most promising. This paper, based on the Web of Science database, employs bibliometric methods to analyze research trends in this field. The results indicate a significant increase in the number of published papers, with China leading in publication volume and making a substantial contribution to the field’s development. Keyword analysis highlights the central role of pyrolysis technology. Therefore, this paper discusses the application of both conventional and microwave pyrolysis technologies in this field, outlining the advantages, disadvantages, processes, performance, and economic analysis of fiber recovery. Finally, the challenges faced by pyrolysis technology and future development trends are discussed.