Abstract
Continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastics have become increasingly popular, therefore a need for high quality recycling becomes more crucial. This study thus focusses on recycling post-industrial waste of Long Fibre Thermoplastic (LFT) dimensions into parts, with mechanical properties close to the original continuous fibre composite. A consolidated continuous E-Glass fibre polypropylene laminate is recycled to LFT material and compared to the virgin material and LFT pellets. Material is cut to flakes and processed by a small scale, low-cost and low-shear mixing machine and compression moulded. Mechanical properties match the theoretical model and are close to continuous fibre composites’ properties, when corrected for orientation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | SAMPE Europe Conference 16 Liege |
Subtitle of host publication | Liege, Belgium, 13–15 September 2016 |
Editors | B. Vangrimde |
Place of Publication | Liege, Belgium |
Pages | 540-546 |
Publication status | Published - 13 Sept 2016 |
Event | SAMPE Europe Conference 2016 - Liege, Belgium Duration: 13 Sept 2016 → 15 Sept 2016 |
Conference
Conference | SAMPE Europe Conference 2016 |
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Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Liege |
Period | 13/09/16 → 15/09/16 |
Keywords
- METIS-320989
- IR-105059