CRECOF. From recyclable to effective recycling. Mathieu SCHWANDER PEP. Franco-British Symposium on Composite Materials April 29th London

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1 CRECOF From recyclable to effective recycling Mathieu SCHWANDER PEP Franco-British Symposium on Composite Materials April 29th London

innovation by using technological platforms.

2 PEP Technical and Innovation Center for Plastics & Composites Expert in thermoplastic injection & composites Objective : To improve the competitiveness of the industry through innovation by using technological platforms. Key figures 80 employees (researcher, engineer, technicians ) 25 R&D projects in progress Annual sales 2014: 9 M Training 4 Business Units

CRECOF CRECOF Established 2011 11 clusters, 1 technical centre & 1 professional organization Objective : contribute to the setting of

3 CRECOF CRECOF Established clusters, 1 technical centre & 1 professional organization Objective : contribute to the setting of comprehensive composites recycling chains. Actions First actions concentrated on technological research and development Spectrum now covering wider issues

4 Composites recycling : economical stakes Protect the environment Limiting the amount of waste Comply with regulation European & national legislation Existing or planned ban on landfilling Directing waste towards reuse Build a green image Preserve growth of composites market Not recyclable Build a new economy Creating value from waste

Waste resource Production waste End-of-life waste French production 300 kt (87 % GFRP)

out-of-date prepregs ) State : polymerized or not? painted?, presence of insets, films.

Dismantling Automotive : 1,8m «VHU» / an Leisure boats : x 4 by 2025 Aeronautics : 7200

5 Waste resource Production waste End-of-life waste French production 300 kt (87 % GFRP) Waste types : scrap (5-30% according to processes, cutting scrap, parts with defects, out-of-date prepregs ) State : polymerized or not? painted?, presence of insets, films.. Not localized Complex waste (multi-component), Lower volumes vs plastics Key figures Dismantling Automotive : 1,8m «VHU» / an Leisure boats : x 4 by 2025 Aeronautics : 7200 planes / 20 years Wind energy :market rise x 7-8 by 2020 WASTE RESOURCE ESTIMATION (France) kt / year

6 Main treatment technologies Elimination No valorisation Landfilling Energy valorisation Incineration Mixt valorisation (energy + material) Material valorisation (output properties < input properties) Material valorisation (output properties = input properties) Cement kiln co-processing Pyrolysis Grinding Solvolysis Direct re-use - Composites recycling solutions exist at industrial scale - Key = choose the best way according to base materials, valorisation perspectives and economical analysis

Secondary raw materials & re-use First-stage recycled products Short/long fibres according to grinding type & powders Re-use in TP/TS compounds (new parts in same applications) and cement Actual

7 Secondary raw materials & re-use First-stage recycled products Short/long fibres according to grinding type & powders Re-use in TP/TS compounds (new parts in same applications) and cement Actual experience* BMC Same performances with 30% of reinforcement substitution by recycled fibres SMC compounds with recycled carbon fibres up to 98% properties retention Second-stage recycled products & parts In the past three years, «textile» products have come to market (veils, multi-axial, tapes) Manufacturing of new composite parts = Industrial reality. To be developed

8 CRECOF aim From «recyclable» to «recycled» Systematic collection Sort waste at source Effectively collect composites waste at dismantling stage Inform about composite recycling chains Production End of life Re-use Recycling Guarantee reliable secondary raw materials (volumes, properties) Develop (new) applications Develop technologies Bring treatment processes up to industrial scale

9 CRECOF Program Information Demonstrate that composites recycling works today! Give up-to-date and clear information to companies about current solutions & potential RECYCLING GUIDE Collective action Key issue is gathering of waste volumes Helping initiatives from local organizations or specific professions Mutualize R&D efforts Giving general orientations Initiating projects Bringing ideas to project stage

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