Recent Developments in the End-of-Life Management of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rheology; cement paste; hydration; concrete; bleeding; mechanical behavior of concretes; low carbon cement
Interests: study of stryctural/property relationships in multi-phase polymeric systems; applications to control of the life cycle of polymeric materials; development of efficient second life polymer-based materials
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Dear Colleagues,
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials are widely used in many fields, such as the renewable energy, transport, and construction sectors, due to their mechanical properties and lightweight. However, their end-of-life management remains challenging. Although different recycling methods exist, including thermal, chemical, and mechanical recycling, a large amount of these materials is mainly monitored through energy recovery or landfilling. Depending on the type of FRP, each recycling method displays advantages and drawbacks. Furthermore, the incorporation of fiber-reinforced polymers in cement-based materials is a very promising approach, since it allows recycling in large quantities.
This Special Issue of Polymers aims to provide an overview of recent developments in the end-of-life management of fiber-reinforced polymers. Both original research papers and review papers are welcome.
Dr. Youssef El Bitouri
Prof. Dr. Didier Perrin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fiber reinforced polymer
- recycling
- sustainability
- composites
- waste management
- circular economy
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