Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer Composites
The formulation of composites reinforced with shredded epoxy-carbon fibers wastes is investigated. Poly (buthylene terephthalate) PBT was selected as the matrix for the composites. In order to increase the interaction between the epoxy resin still coating the carbon fibers and the PBT matrix, polyca...
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| description | The formulation of composites reinforced with shredded epoxy-carbon fibers wastes is investigated. Poly (buthylene terephthalate) PBT was selected as the matrix for the composites. In order to increase the interaction between the epoxy resin still coating the carbon fibers and the PBT matrix, polycarbonate (PC) was added either to the matrix formulation or as a waste coating. The flexural strength, impact strength, and dynamic-mechanical analysis of the new composites was investigated, as well as their microstructure by scanning electron microscopy. Experimental results show that the recycled fibers can be dispersed in both pure PBT and in its blend, enhancing the mechanical properties of the composites. An increase in the investigated properties is found specifically in the elastic modulus below 50 °C and in the impact strength. The extent of the increase depends on the obtained microstructure. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2cf7c38c334d43deb002adeeeaadecc42023-11-23T07:46:57ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-04-01129428710.3390/app12094287Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer CompositesAndrea Saccani0Maurizio Fiorini1Stefania Manzi2Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Material Engineering, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Material Engineering, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Material Engineering, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, ItalyThe formulation of composites reinforced with shredded epoxy-carbon fibers wastes is investigated. Poly (buthylene terephthalate) PBT was selected as the matrix for the composites. In order to increase the interaction between the epoxy resin still coating the carbon fibers and the PBT matrix, polycarbonate (PC) was added either to the matrix formulation or as a waste coating. The flexural strength, impact strength, and dynamic-mechanical analysis of the new composites was investigated, as well as their microstructure by scanning electron microscopy. Experimental results show that the recycled fibers can be dispersed in both pure PBT and in its blend, enhancing the mechanical properties of the composites. An increase in the investigated properties is found specifically in the elastic modulus below 50 °C and in the impact strength. The extent of the increase depends on the obtained microstructure.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/9/4287compositespoly (buthylene terephthalate)polycarbonaterecyclingwaste carbon fiber |
| spellingShingle | Andrea Saccani Maurizio Fiorini Stefania Manzi Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer Composites Applied Sciences composites poly (buthylene terephthalate) polycarbonate recycling waste carbon fiber |
| title | Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer Composites |
| title_full | Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer Composites |
| title_fullStr | Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer Composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer Composites |
| title_short | Recycling of Wastes Deriving from the Production of Epoxy-Carbon Fiber Composites in the Production of Polymer Composites |
| title_sort | recycling of wastes deriving from the production of epoxy carbon fiber composites in the production of polymer composites |
| topic | composites poly (buthylene terephthalate) polycarbonate recycling waste carbon fiber |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/9/4287 |
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