Anna Paradowska’s Post

🌟 Spotlight on Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing! 🌿 A heartfelt shoutout to Prof. Anna Paradowska from The University of Sydney and Industry Engagement Manager at ACNS, ANSTO, for sharing this pivotal review article in Heliyon (March 3, 2024). Your dedication to advancing sustainable engineering practices inspires us all! 💫 Title: "Recycled aluminium feedstock in metal additive manufacturing: A state of the art review" This article is a treasure trove of insights on leveraging recycled aluminium in additive manufacturing, showcasing how innovation meets environmental stewardship. 📘✨ 🔍 Highlights: Innovative Technologies: Delve into the latest in fusion-based and solid-state additive manufacturing. Sustainability at Its Core: Understand the environmental impacts, with a focus on reducing CO2 emissions through recycled aluminium. Towards a Circular Economy: Explore how these practices contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 3, 9, and 12. An invaluable read for those at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and innovation. Let's follow Prof. Paradowska's lead and push forward towards a more sustainable future in manufacturing! Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g6FBfRwX. #AdditiveManufacturing #Sustainability #RecycledAluminium #EngineeringInnovation #CircularEconomy #SDGs #ThankYouAnnaParadowska

🌟🔬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 🔬🌟 Plastics have entered a new era of innovation, thanks to advanced composites! Discover how these materials are reshaping various industries by offering unparalleled strength, flexibility, and sustainability. 📖 In this article, you'll learn about: 🔹 The groundbreaking applications of advanced composites 🔹 How plastics are being used in innovative ways 🔹 The benefits of these new materials for industry and the environment 🔹 Future trends in composite technology Unlock the potential of advanced composites and see how they’re driving the future of materials science! 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gcCiKK4M #AdvancedComposites #PlasticsInnovation #MaterialsScience #SustainableMaterials #FutureOfPlastics #CompositeTechnology #IndustrialInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #TechInnovation #Sustainability #InnovationInPlastics #RevolutionaryMaterials #PlasticsTech

♻ Key insights into the mechanical recycling of p-type thermoplastic composites for thermoelectric generators (TEG)! What kinds of results of the recycling trials have been achieved so far? In which applications can the recycled composite from the p-type of TEG find new life? Find out the answers in this quick read ⇒ https://lnkd.in/dnpPXm4Y #thermoplastic #composites #recycling #materials #innovation #research #teg

While composites are attracting broad market interest for their exceptional mechanical properties and lightweight nature, the absence of #sustainable #recycling solutions is a big drawback. To address this issue, the CBE JU-funded VIBES Project 2021-2025 introduces reversible #biobased bonding materials that allow for improved greener recycling technologies. ♻ In the recent #CBEresearch, this project bridges the use of reversible chemistries and composite design. Thereby showcasing the potential of a novel recycling approach, employing an external stimulus to chemically separate both the carbon #fibre and the #epoxy resin in composite materials. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dsfXXX6q

📢 Call for Speakers 📢 Composites UK and the British Plastics Federation are once more collaborating to hold their annual event focussed on thermoplastic composites, which this year will celebrate the contribution of thermoplastic composites to the ongoing journey to net zero and greater circularity. ⭐ We are excited to announce we are now welcoming abstracts from interested parties in industry or academia to submit an abstract to be considered for inclusion in the programme. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): ⏺️ How the use of thermoplastic composites is achieving quantified carbon footprint or emission reductions in end-use applications/markets ⏺️ Case studies of thermoplastic composite parts with quantified lower carbon emissions across the product life cycle ⏺️ Examples of processing improvements or optimisations resulting in quantified reductions in energy consumption & associated carbon emissions ⏺️ Applications or examples of thermoplastic parts incorporating recycled polymer materials, increasing the circularity of the product ⏺️ Applications or examples of thermoplastic parts incorporating natural fibre materials, increasing the circularity of the product ⏺️ Examples of real-life recycling of thermoplastic composite parts at end of part life, demonstrating how polymer material and fibres can be recovered and reused, increasing the circularity of thermoplastic composites ⏺️ Investigations into new thermoplastic polymer materials or thermoplastic processing or recycling techniques which could unlock further progress with decarbonisation or circularity ⏺️ Comparative studies of thermoplastic composites with other materials quantifying the benefits that thermoplastic composites can bring More details: https://lnkd.in/eGwbPrNM Please submit all abstracts by 📅 14th June 2024 📧 [email protected] #ThermoplasticTrends #InnovativeMaterials #Circularity #netzerogoals #compositesUK

From strengthening composite materials used in #3Dprinting to exploring options to replace carbon-intensive feed materials, research scientists at DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are helping industry partners tackle #sustainability challenges for advanced manufacturing. Read more in this article from Plastics Technology: https://lnkd.in/eBmqG3uX

Our infrastructure: Innovative research into the production of round fibres using melt and solution spinning processes 🧵 Around 75% of all fibres on the market are man-made fibres, and the most common methods for processing thermoplastic polymers into these fibres are melt and solution spinning. For the establishment of a circular plastics economy, it is of great importance to develop circular solutions for the production of these fibres. At the Fraunhofer CCPE, filaments and yarns for a wide range of applications - from textiles to building materials - are produced on state-of-the-art melt and solution spinning systems. Specific examples include roof underlays made of PP and PET (from recyclates) and geotextiles made of PLA and PBS with adjustable degradation behaviour. We have recently developed stereocomplex PLA filament yarns that can be used in mono-material composites - a decisive step towards improving recyclability. 👉 Find out more about our research infrastructure and how we are helping to shape the future of fibre production here: https://lnkd.in/djiXX2xV Over the coming weeks, we would like to introduce you to the technical equipment at the Fraunhofer CCPE. This will give you an insight into the equipment that our scientists use every day to shape the path to the circular economy! Located at Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP, Potsdam. #infrastructure #fraunhoferccpe #FiberProduction #MeltSpinning #SolutionSpinning #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Recycling Foto: © Fraunhofer CCPE/Mike Henning

Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd (AMS) is leading a new Innovate UK-funded project, Recycling and Reuse of Aerospace Materials for Additive Manufacturing (R2AM2). The project aims to explore using recycled metallic materials in additive manufacturing (AM), investigating their feasibility and performance in producing new aerospace parts. AMS believes this initiative could lead to a significant environmental impact by promoting sustainable material resources. The project targets the recycling of approximately 600 tonnes of aircraft parts into high-quality feedstock for metal AM, potentially revolutionizing the UK's supply chain and reducing costs. CEO Robert Higham emphasizes the importance of securing a sustainable supply chain for onshore manufacturing, positioning this effort as a crucial step towards achieving that goal. #AdditiveManufacturing #RecyclingMaterials #SustainableManufacturing /https://lnkd.in/gETaA97j

“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production.”– Pete Seeger Another great piece of work, we have published a critical review https://lnkd.in/g2ccUqnk of recyclable Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) in @Angewandte Chemie International Edition journal (IF 16.6) . CFRPs are highly valued for their lightweight, strength, stiffness, and resistance to extreme conditions, finding extensive use in sports, automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors. However, their traditional forms pose significant recycling challenges due to permanent covalent crosslinking in polymer matrices. Addressing the imperative of resource conservation and environmental responsibility, ongoing efforts focus on developing recyclable CFRPs by integrating covalent adaptable networks (CANs) with carbon fibers. CANs introduce reversible covalent bonds, such as ester, imine, disulfide, boronic ester, and acetal linkages, allowing CFRPs to be disassembled and reprocessed multiple times without compromising their integrity or performance. Advances in materials interface science are crucial for optimizing interactions between dynamic polymers and carbon fibers to enhance mechanical properties and durability. Future strategies will likely advance through innovations in dynamic covalent chemistry and materials science, promising sustainable solutions for high-performance composite materials and environmental stewardship. #resourcecircularity #decarbonisation #A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy & Environment (ISCE2)