{"title":"Life Cycle Assessment as a Decision Tool in Material Development—Experiences from a Multi-year Carbon Fibre Composite Development Project","authors":"Frida Hermansson, Matty Janssen, Magdalena Svanström","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00091-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00091-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"38 5","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139206442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing Optimal Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater Sludge: Selection of Appropriate Waste to Energy Technologies for Zvishavane Urban, Zimbabwe","authors":"Robertah Mavugara, M. Matsa, Rameck Defe","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00090-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00090-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"25 1","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139202626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael Kucher, Philipp Johst, Miguel Lizaranzu, Francisco Lahuerta, Robert Böhm
{"title":"A Micromechanical Modeling Approach for the Estimation of the Weathering-Induced Degradation of Wind Turbine Blades","authors":"Michael Kucher, Philipp Johst, Miguel Lizaranzu, Francisco Lahuerta, Robert Böhm","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00088-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00088-4","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRPs) are widely used as composite material for a variety of applications such as wind turbine blades (WTBs). During their operating time, these GFRP structures are exposed to natural weathering conditions, such as low and elevated temperatures, ultraviolet radiation, and moisture. These weathering phenomena influence the material’s mechanical properties due to material aging and the degradation of the composite’s mechanical properties. For a reliable lifetime assessment and the design of a repurposed application of WTBs, the quantification of GFRP’s degradation is required. For this reason, the aim of the current study is to numerically estimate the combined effects of weathering on the mechanical properties of GFRP. Therefore, the effective elastic properties of a unidirectional GFRP composite were determined considering representative volume elements. The required numerical modeling was performed using finite element analysis. The mechanical properties of glass fibers, epoxy resin and their relationship with individual natural aging phenomena were used based on the existing literature values. As a result of the micromechanical modeling, the change of temperature and moisture absorption have the highest effect on the elastic properties on the epoxy resin and thus also on the GFRP composite. The used numerical approach enables a preliminary estimation of environmental-based degradation phenomena of GFRP which can be used at an early stage of developments of composite structures, the reuse of composites or for planning experimental studies considering degradation of these composite materials.","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"385 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135945203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Lahuerta, D. Gesto, C. Prieto, P. Johst, M. Kucher, E. Mozas, O. Gracia, R. Böhm, J. M. Bielsa
{"title":"Decommissioning Inventory for Wind Turbine Blades Installed Until 2022 in Europe","authors":"F. Lahuerta, D. Gesto, C. Prieto, P. Johst, M. Kucher, E. Mozas, O. Gracia, R. Böhm, J. M. Bielsa","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00084-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00084-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"123 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135095146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pedro Ferreira, Arlete Apolinário, Gabriela Forman
{"title":"Optimising Textile Biomaterial Selection for Sustainable Product and Circular Design: Practical Guidelines for a Greener Future","authors":"Pedro Ferreira, Arlete Apolinário, Gabriela Forman","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00086-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00086-6","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The article endeavours to establish improved design practices in the development of textile products and explore the utilisation of sustainable materials in the future. Through a comprehensive literature review, valuable information and data were gathered to reflect upon and gain essential knowledge about textile biomaterials. The study aims to address the question of what new skills designers need to acquire in order to effectively select these materials for their projects. Subsequently, by studying and characterising various materials such as biopolymers from the polyester group, natural fibres and next-generation materials, a broader, more robust and clearer understanding of this emerging materiality was achieved. In conjunction with the principles of Design for Sustainability, the study further integrates the concepts of circular economy and bioeconomy, encompassing the extended product life cycle, material flows, dematerialization (recycling and reuse) and judicious use of raw materials. This research has identified critical linkages between material attributes that can significantly influence material selection in the design of a product development process. These insights are pivotal in guiding designers towards informed and pragmatic decision-making, facilitating sustainable and forward-thinking design practices for textile biomaterials. Overall, this article offers valuable insights and practical guidance for designers seeking to incorporate sustainable biomaterials in their projects, thus fostering a more environmentally conscious and innovative approach to textile product development.","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135816908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Johst, M. Kucher, M. Bühl, P. Schulz, R. Kupfer, L. Schilling, R. M. Santos, C. Carneiro, P. Voigt, N. Modler, R. Böhm
{"title":"Identification and Environmental Assessments for Different Scenarios of Repurposed Decommissioned Wind Turbine Blades","authors":"P. Johst, M. Kucher, M. Bühl, P. Schulz, R. Kupfer, L. Schilling, R. M. Santos, C. Carneiro, P. Voigt, N. Modler, R. Böhm","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00085-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00085-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127948404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R.G.S. Araújo, Amilton Arruda, Henrique Idogava, J. Lino
{"title":"Potentialities of Agave sisalana Fibers in the Design of Bioinspired Materials and Artifacts","authors":"R.G.S. Araújo, Amilton Arruda, Henrique Idogava, J. Lino","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00083-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00083-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127592089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pamela McCauley, K. Mathur, Kedena Henriques-Thompson, Reza Kamali Miab
{"title":"The Impacts of Medical Textile Waste After COVID-19: Reviewing Challenges and Potential Solutions","authors":"Pamela McCauley, K. Mathur, Kedena Henriques-Thompson, Reza Kamali Miab","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00082-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00082-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"142 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124712863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Said Awad, S. Salahudeen, Lobna A. Elseify, Tamer Hamouda, M. Midani
{"title":"Prediction of Fibre Orientation in Biodegradable Composites Reinforced With Short Date Palm Fibre Using Micromechanics Modelling","authors":"Said Awad, S. Salahudeen, Lobna A. Elseify, Tamer Hamouda, M. Midani","doi":"10.1007/s42824-023-00080-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-023-00080-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":155510,"journal":{"name":"Materials Circular Economy","volume":"221 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127289729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}