Sustainability and Recycling of Textile Reinforced Composites

Annayath Maqbool; Noor Zaman Khan; Arshad Noor Siddiquee

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-02700-9_7

Sustainability and Recycling of Textile Reinforced Composites

Annayath Maqbool
, Noor Zaman Khan^*
, Arshad Noor Siddiquee

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Lightweight and high-strength Textile Reinforced Composites (TRCs) are good alternatives to the traditional materials used in modern industries, including transportation and construction industries. Due to their intricate fiber matrix structure, they pose a significant environmental challenge at the end of life. To study the sustainability and recycling of TRCs, this chapter delves into the principles of sustainability and circular economy applied to TRCs, emphasizing innovations in recyclable matrices, natural fiber reinforcements, and smart composite systems. The techniques for recycling TRCs, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical, have been discussed in detail. The chapter concludes with future directions focusing on AI-driven recycling, closed-loop systems, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, aiming to transform TRCs into eco-efficient, circular materials fit for a sustainable future.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Engineering Materials
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	171-196
Number of pages	26
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-02700-9_7
State	Published - 2025
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	Engineering Materials
Volume	Part F1142
ISSN (Print)	1612-1317
ISSN (Electronic)	1868-1212

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Circular economy
Recycling
Sustainability
Textile Reinforced Composites (TRCs)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering

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Sustainability and Recycling of Textile Reinforced Composites

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