Recycling of long fibre thermoplastic composites by low shear mixing

T.A. de Bruijn, G.A. Vincent, F.W.J. van Hattum

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSAMPE Europe Conference 16 Liege
Subtitle of host publicationLiege, Belgium, 13–15 September 2016
EditorsB. Vangrimde
Place of PublicationLiege, Belgium
Pages540-546
Publication statusPublished - 13 Sept 2016
EventSAMPE Europe Conference 2016 - Liege, Belgium
Duration: 13 Sept 201615 Sept 2016

Conference

ConferenceSAMPE Europe Conference 2016
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLiege
Period13/09/1615/09/16

Keywords

  • METIS-320989
  • IR-105059

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