Can materials like fiberglass and Carbon Fiber be recycled?

QuestionsCategory: RecyclingCan materials like fiberglass and Carbon Fiber be recycled?
Abhinav Das asked 7 years ago
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Can materials like fiberglass and Carbon Fiber be recycled?
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Can materials like fiberglass and Carbon Fiber be recycled?
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Demand for composite materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber have increased over the last several years. With this increase in demand, its wastage has also increased.
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Team GreenSutra® Staff answered 7 years ago

Yes, recent research has lead to recycling methodologies for composite materials.

Methods used for recycling composite materials include:

  • Grinding
  • Shredding
  • Incineration
  • Pyrolysis