Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advancements in Recycling and Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

"Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advancements in Recycling and Sustainability" is a Special Issue that delves into the intricate realm of recycling carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites (CFRPs).

As the demand for lightweight, high-strength materials surges across industries like aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy, the consequential rise in CFRP production underscores the urgent need for sustainable disposal and recycling solutions.

This Special Issue will serve as a crucible for research, offering a platform for scholars, engineers, and industry experts to disseminate their findings, innovations, and challenges related to CFRP recycling. Through a blend of theoretical insights, experimental studies, and industrial perspectives, contributors explore diverse aspects of CFRP recycling, including technological advancements, economic viability, environmental impacts, and regulatory frameworks. By facilitating knowledge exchange and fostering dialogue, this Special Issue will propel the CFRP recycling discourse forward, driving transformative change towards a more sustainable and circular economy. Ultimately, this Special Issue will provide an indispensable resource, illuminating pathways towards greener, more efficient, and socially responsible practices in CFRP utilization and recycling.

Prof. Dr. Christian Brauner
Dr. Julian Kupski
Guest Editors

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