Infinity

New recycling process for carbon fibres

The Infinity project focuses on the development of high-​performance tapes made of recycled carbon fibres for lightweight construction processes. Innovative recycling processes and high-​quality recycled materials ensure a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.

The aim of the “Infinity” project is to develop, establish and present a 
sustainable process cycle for carbon fibre composite materials involving innovative recycling technologies, recycling materials and processing methods as well as the substitution of the carbon fibre primary material with high-​quality recycled materials and bio-​based materials in order to achieve significant CO2 reductions in lightweight construction processes.

Once carbon fibre-​reinforced plastic waste has undergone thermal treatment by means of pyrolysis, the recycled carbon fibres (r‑CF) are used for producing highly orientated ‘rCF tapes’. This allows different fibre composite parts for various lightweight components to be created in a resource-​efficient and environmentally friendly way.

The team at Pyrum Innovations AG is focusing on the development of an energy-​efficient and fibre-​friendly recycling process that delivers high-​quality recycled carbon fibres (r‑CF). This involves building a continuous pyrolysis pilot plant and optimising the process to meet the complex requirements.

Project details

Project launch: January 2021

Project duration: 2 years

Project sponsor: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWI): Lightweight Construction Technology Transfer Programme (TTP LB)

Funding code: 03LB3006C 

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If you have any questions about current or planned research projects, please do not hesitate to contact us: lab(at)pyrum.net

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