Circular Economy in Composites: Technologies, Applications and Perspectives

The composite materials market is rapidly expanding, driven by strategic sectors such as sustainable mobility and renewable energy.

However, the increase in production also brings an environmental challenge: waste management both in terms of industrial waste and end-of-life materials. There are several solutions for the recycling of composite materials that include co-processing in cement factories, pyrolysis and mechanical recycling. These solutions, although having reached the stage of industrialization, in addition to involving in some cases a strong down-cycling of recycled material, will not be enough to manage the quantities expected for the coming years. It is therefore urgent to develop innovative and efficient recycling solutions.

This workshop will take stock of the most advanced regulatory and technological perspectives for the recycling of composite materials, with a focus on:

•            Innovative processes for the recovery of fiberglass and carbon fiber composites
•            Industrial applications of recycled materials
•            Role and opportunities for the supply chain: from producers to recyclers

Session Chair

Alessandra Passaro, CETMA

Program

Greetings and Introduction by the Session chair

The Regulatory Framework
Umberto Frassine, ASSOCOMPOSITI / EUCIA

The state of the art of composite waste management in Italy
Luca Gentilini, HAIKI COBAT

New life for carbon fiber: the FIB3R plant
Daniele Biondi, HERAMBIENTE

Fostering the demand for secondary materials in the production of composite parts
Marco Diani, FIBEREUSE TECH

Innovative solutions for composite recycling
Andrea Tinti and Linda Leonardi, CETMA

Recycling of aeronautical composites: challenges and opportunities for the industry according to Leonardo
Stefania Minosi, Leonardo Spa

Conclusions