A novel class of carbon nanotube (CNT)-based nanomaterials has been surging since 1991
due to their noticeable mechanical and electrical properties, as well as their good electron …

The rapid rise in the applications of carbon fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites
(CFRPs) is creating a waste recycling challenge. The use of high-performance thermoset …

The development of novel strategies for recycling and reusing fiber composites is driven by
various environmental and economic factors. Recycling materials mean that materials are …

Wind is a clean, efficient, fastest-growing, renewable energy source, which is extensively
applied for power generation. The expected design lifetime of a wind turbine lies between …

The recycling of glass fibre thermoset composites in general and of wind turbine blades in
particular has been investigated for many years but still remains challenging. In order to …

The worldwide installed capacity of wind power currently stands at 743 GW to offset 1.1
billion tons of CO 2 emissions. However, extensive wind energy usage has led to the …

An overview of extant wind turbine designs is presented. Each concept is evaluated for
potential for micro-wind production under poor wind quality situations, such as those seen in …

Blades play a vital role in wind turbine system performances. However, they are susceptible
to damage arising from complex and irregular loading or even cause catastrophic collapse …

Thermoset materials and their composites are characterized by a long life cycle with their
main applications in aircrafts, wind turbines and constructions as insulating materials …

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers are considered a promising composite for many industrial
applications including in the automation, renewable energy, and aerospace industries. They …