Sustainable and Recyclable Carbon Fibre Composites . Plastic waste poses a major environmental challenge but also represents an untapped resource for sustainable materials development. This project f

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Sustainable and Recyclable Carbon Fibre Composites . Plastic waste poses a major environmental challenge but also represents an untapped resource for sustainable materials development. This project focuses on converting Polypropylene (PP) waste into recyclable crosslinked polymers for carbon fibrre composites (CFRPs), offering a sustainable alternative to traditional non-recyclable thermosets. By advancing vitrimer chemistry, the research will upcycle commodity plastic waste into high-performance CFRPs, enhancing the sustainability of CFRPs production. Anticipated outcomes include novel polymer chemistries, scalable manufacturing techniques, and efficient recycling strategies, contributing to a sustainable manufacturing sector and accelerating Australia's shift towards a circular economy.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: Prof Minoo Naebe