The project takes advantage of state-of-the-art recycling technology already developed by the Advanced Composites Group (ACG) to further explore novel ideas for the next generation of recycling techniques as well as post-recycling options for using recycled materials to produce more cost-effective and sustainable composites.

The project involves carrying out feasibility studies into new recycling techniques scalable with the characteristics of low energy consumption, emission, environmental impact, and costs. An artificial intelligence (AI) driven approach coupled with life-cycle analysis (LCA) will be developed to guide the design of recycling processes. This will be extended to encompass the scope for post-recycling methods in terms of reuse of recycled materials.

In parallel with this digital framework is the physical development of lab-scale processes for blades recycling and remanufacturing. ACG labs and facilities relevant to these areas will be leveraged to accelerate progress during this stage. The project will also involve a significant amount of material development using recycled materials from wind turbine blades to formulate and process intermediate and final composite materials for different industrial applications.

You'll have an opportunity of joining a dynamic and vibrant research group that collaborates closely with industry partners to tackle research challenges with real-world relevance.

You'll have access to well-equipped laboratories and be supported by the lab operational manager and other group members. Through our industrial partnerships, you'll have an opportunity to access proprietary technologies and datasets.

You'll be encouraged to network with other peers across different disciplines through our postgraduate research community and present your research results both internally and externally (such as, at conferences and seminars).

You'll also take advantage of a wide range of university training courses designed for improving transferable skills as an early career researcher and career-enhancing experience.