TY - CONF A1 - Loose, Florian T1 - CF Pyro: Stofflich-energetische Verwertung von carbonfaserhaltigen Abfällen in der Pyrometallurgie N2 - Despite its contribution to tackling climate change by lightweight design, growing CFRP production also results in a global waste generation of 62 kt/a. Accordingly, the energy-intensive production process of carbon fibers (CF) necessitates sustainable recycling solutions. Herein we will give an overview of current recycling processes, discuss their limitations and present a novel approach for safe treatment of CF unsuitable for material recovery . Our project CF Pyro examines feedstock recycling in pyrometallurgical processes, focusing on reactivity of CF, process stability and prevention of hazardous WHO fiber release. Besides fundamental experimental breakthroughs, their broader impact on circular economy will be presented. T2 - MAI Carbon Projektforum CY - Online meeting DA - 13.10.21 KW - Carbon Fibers KW - Steelmaking KW - Electric Arc Furnace KW - Secondary Recources KW - Pyrometallurgy PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-53520 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Loose, Florian T1 - Carbon Fibers as Secondary Resource - Safety during application in pyrometallurgy N2 - Transformation technologies rely on lightweight construction based on carbon fibers (CF). Therefore, carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) make an important contribution to climate protection and resource efficiency. Nevertheless, the waste stream of approximately 62 kt/a poses a major challenge. Because the energy intensive production of CF is predominantly based on fossil raw materials, sustainable recycling solutions are pushed forward. The currently predominating role mechanical recycling loses attractiveness and the market share of processes recovering the high value fibers by pyrolysis or solvolysis raise in importance. Nevertheless, fibers that are to short to continue circulating, analogous to paper fibers, demand for a safe treatment. Because energetic is not feasible due to an incomplete conversion in conventional waste treatment facilities. To circumvent the chemical limitations of the conversion, new reaction pathways need to be opened. Therefore, the CF Pyro project investigates the application of CF containing waste streams as a secondary raw material in pyrometallurgy, replacing fossil coal. It places particular emphasis on the reactivity of CF, process stability and the avoidance of emissions of harmful WHO fibers. Finally, a technology assessment based on the experimental results and developed in dialog with experts from industry, science and politics is presented. T2 - Workshop on releases of critical fibres CY - Dortmund, Germany DA - 13.09.2024 KW - Cabon Fibers KW - Recycling KW - Waste Treatment KW - Secondary Resource KW - Pyrometallurgy PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-61278 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Loose, Florian T1 - Carbonfaserhaltige Reststoffe als Sekundärrohstoff – Einsatz in der Pyrometallurgie N2 - Lightweighting is a key technology for tackling the challenges of the 21st century, in particular climate change. Lightweighting contributes to decreasing CO2 emissions, improves resource efficiency and supports the transition to sustainable mobility. In particular, carbon fibers (CF) and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) play a central role in various industries such as aviation, wind power and electric mobility. With the increasing demand, the waste streams of CF are also growing, and their recycling is crucial for environmental compatibility and the circular economy. The difficulty of CF recycling is to separate the CF from the polymer matrix to obtain high-quality recycling materials. Processes such as solvolysis and pyrolysis are used, with pyrolysis being the more commonly implemented. However, the process for obtaining recycled carbon fibers (rCF) also has disadvantages, since the fiber lengths and qualities can be affected by the recycling processes. Safety aspects are also important, since carbon fiber fragments can be potentially harmful. Processes must be developed for treating carbon fiber waste streams, that ensure safety, since landfilling is not possible due to the plastic matrix. Large-scale experiments have shown that the thermal recovery of CF in waste incinerators is incomplete, which is due to the chemical structure of CF. Pyrometallurgical utilization of CF is considered a promising approach. Here, CF can be chemically utilized in these high-temperature processes in such a way that their conversion is improved while minimizing the formation of fragments that are harmful. In this context, studies on the reactivity of CF in such processes are important to verify the efficiency and safety of the procedures. In summary, the safe and efficient use of CF waste not only contributes to the circular economy but also promotes the decarbonization of the steel industry. It is crucial to develop suitable processes to protect the environment and the health of workers while maintaining the value creation of CF. T2 - Berliner Konferenz Abfallwirtschaft und Energie CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 27.01.2025 KW - Cabonfasern KW - CFK KW - Recycling KW - Secondary Resource KW - Pyrometallurgy PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-62464 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Loose, Florian ED - Thiel, S. ED - Thomé-Kozmiensky, E. ED - Quicker, P. ED - Gosten, A. ED - Stengler, E. T1 - Carbonfaserhaltige Reststoffe als Sekundärrohstoff – Einsatz in der Pyrometallurgie N2 - Für die Bewältigung der Herausforderungen des 21. Jahrhunderts, insbesondere des Klimawandel ist der Leichtbau eine Schlüsseltechnologie. Leichtbau trägt zur Reduzierung von CO2-Emissionen bei, verbessert die Ressourceneffizienz und unterstützt die Mobilitätswende. Insbesondere Carbonfasern (CF) und carbonfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe (CFK) spielen eine zentrale Rolle in verschiedenen Industriezweigen wie Luftfahrt, Windkraft und Elektromobilität. Mit der steigenden Nachfrage wachsen auch die Reststoffströme von CF, deren Recycling entscheidend für die Umweltverträglichkeit und die Kreislaufwirtschaft ist. Die Schwierigkeit des CF-Recyclings bestehen darin, die CF von der Kunststoffmatrix zu trennen, um hochwertige Recyclingmaterialien zu gewinnen. Verfahren wie Solvolyse und Pyrolyse werden genutzt, wobei überwiegend die Pyrolyse umgesetzt wird. Der Prozess zur Gewinnung von Recycling-Carbonfasern (rCF) hat jedoch auch Nachteile, da die Faserlängen und -qualitäten durch Recyclingprozesse beeinträchtigt werden können. Sicherheitsaspekte sind ebenfalls wichtig, da CF Bruchstücke potenziell gesundheitsschädlich sein können. Zur Behandlung von CF-Abfallströmen müssen Verfahren entwickelt werden, die eine sichere Verwertung ermöglichen, da Deponierung aufgrund der Kunststoffmatrix nicht möglich ist. Großversuche haben gezeigt, dass die thermische Verwertung von CF in Müllverbrennungsanlagen unvollständig ist, was auf die chemische Struktur von CF zurückzuführen ist. Die pyrometallurgische Nutzung von CF wird als vielversprechender Ansatz betrachtet. Hierbei können CF in diesen Hochtemperaturprozessen chemisch so genutzt werden, dass ihre Umwandlung verbessert und gleichzeitig die Bildung gesundheitsschädlicher Fragmente minimiert ist. In diesem Zusammenhang sind Studien zur Reaktivität von CF in solchen Prozessen wichtig, um die Effizienz und Sicherheit der Verfahren zu überprüfen. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die sichere und effiziente Nutzung von CF-Abfällen nicht nur zur Kreislaufwirtschaft beiträgt, sondern auch die Dekarbonisierung der Stahlindustrie vorantreibt. Es ist entscheidend, geeignete Prozesse zu entwickeln, um die Umwelt und die Gesundheit der Arbeiter zu schützen und gleichzeitig die Wertschöpfung aus CF-Reststoffen zu erhalten. KW - Leichtbau KW - Carbonfasern KW - Recycling KW - Secondary Resource KW - Pyrometallurgy PY - 2025 SN - 978-3-911006-85-9 VL - 2 SP - 527 EP - 540 PB - Thomé-Kozmiensky Verlag CY - Neuruppin AN - OPUS4-62463 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Schlögel, Kai A1 - Loose, Florian T1 - Enhancing the Sustainability of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers (CFRP Strategies for Effective Feedstock Recycling as Reducing Agents in Pyrometallurgy N2 - Despite its contribution to tackling climate change by lightweight design, growing CFRP production also results in a global waste generation of 62 kt/a. Accordingly, the energy-intensive production process of carbon fibers (CF) necessitates sustainable recycling solutions. Herein we will give an overview of current recycling processes, discuss their limitations and present a novel approach for safe treatment of CF unsuitable for material recovery . Our project CF Pyro examines feedstock recycling in pyrometallurgical processes, focusing on reactivity of CF, process stability and prevention of hazardous WHO fiber release. Besides fundamental experimental breakthroughs, their broader impact on circular economy will be presented. T2 - CU Online Forum „Composites and Sustainability“ CY - Online meeting DA - 29.06.2021 KW - Carbon Fibers KW - Recycling KW - Electric Arc Furnace KW - CFRP KW - Pyrometallurgy KW - Steelmaking PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-52920 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -