Recent Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Their End-of-Life Management

Dear Colleagues,

Thanks to their desirable mechanical properties and good resistance to severe and extreme environmental conditions, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials are widely used in many fields, such as the renewable energy, transport, and construction sectors.

These materials have undergone significant development, and existing research has focused on improving their manufacturing process as well as predicting their performance in service.

However, their end-of-life management remains challenging. Although different methods exist, including thermal, chemical, and mechanical recycling, a large amount of these materials are monitored through energy recovery or are sent to landfill. Depending on the type of FRP, each of the available recycling methods displays advantages and drawbacks. Furthermore, the incorporation of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers into cement-based materials is a very promising end-of-life approach, since it allows for polymers to be recycled in large quantities.

This Special Issue of Polymers aims to provide an overview of recent developments regarding Fiber-Reinforced Polymers, including predictions of their behavior as well as developments in their end-of-life management. Both original research papers and review papers are welcome.

Dr. Youssef El Bitouri
Prof. Dr. Didier Perrin
Guest Editors

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