New method successfully recycles carbon fiber composite into reusable materials

New method successfully recycles carbon fiber composite into reusable materials

The method is the first of its kind, reclaiming high-value materials from both the carbon fiber fabric and polymer of a material commonly used in manufacturing. USC researchers have developed a new process to upcycle the composite materials appearing in automobile panels and light rail vehicles, addressing a current environmental challenge in the transportation and … Read more

New method successfully recycles carbon fiber composite into reusable materials

New method successfully recycles carbon fiber composite into reusable materials

Credit: Journal of the American Chemical Society (2024). DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c10838 USC researchers have developed a new process to upcycle the composite materials appearing in automobile panels and light rail vehicles, addressing a current environmental challenge in the transportation and energy sectors. The study recently appeared in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. “I wasn’t … Read more