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Recycling carbon fibre composites under reduced oxygen concentrations: The effect on kinetics

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Abstract

Thermo-gravimmetric analysis was carried out on carbon fibre composite material under reduced oxygen conditions. The results showed that reduced oxygen levels had a significant effect on rate of the devolatilisation of the polymer but played a more important role in slowing down the char oxidation. Kinetic modeling has been undertaken and good agreement has been found with the experimental results for the full range of oxygen concentration and heating rates investigated. The model can be used to investigate the operation of carbon fibre recycling processes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICCM-17 - 17th International Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherInternational Committee on Composite Materials
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Free Keywords

  • Carbon fibre
  • Degradation
  • Oxygen concentration
  • Recycling
  • TGA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Ceramics and Composites

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