Current status of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites recycling and re-manufacturing

The rapid application and development of high-performance carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites(CFRPs) brought challenges for the recovery of composite waste. Recycling of carbon fiber reinforced thermoset composites has been particularly demanding. This paper reviewed the research status of CFRPs waste recycling from multiple perspectives in order to effectively promote their sustainability. Characteristics of various recycling technologies, application fields and new strategies for recycling CFRPs with biodegradable resin were reviewed. Finally, the future development trend of CFRPS recycling technology was prospected.