Strategy and management for the recycling of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) in the aircraft industry: a critical review

• Published in: International journal of sustainable development and world ecology Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 214 - 223
• Main Authors: Vieira, Darli Rodrigues, Vieira, Raimundo Kennedy, Chang Chain, Milena
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 04.05.2017; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Aerospace industry; aircraft; Aircraft industry; carbon; carbon fiber-reinforced polymers; Composites; corrosion; industry; management; markets; mechanical properties; Polymers; Recycled materials; Recycling

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) have attracted attention from the aerospace industry due to their light weight, excellent mechanical properties, and resistance to corrosion. However, CFRP composites are difficult to recycle as their recycling process must be performed under extreme conditio...