Recycling of long fibre thermoplastic composites by low shear mixing

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

Recycling of long fibre thermoplastic composites by low shear mixing

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

Faculty of Engineering Technology

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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 language	English
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

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Conference	SAMPE Europe Conference 2016
Country/Territory	Belgium
City	Liege
Period	13/09/16 → 15/09/16

Keywords

METIS-320989
IR-105059

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Recycling of long fibre thermoplastic composites by low shear mixing

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