| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Composite Materials: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Material Development and Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Biologically Derived and Recycled Feedstocks: Key Components of the Circular Economy for Composites |
| Author(s) |
Matthew Korey, Amber Hubbard, Soydan Ozcan |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Matthew Korey |
| Abstract Scope |
Composites, replacing heavier materials like metals, have revolutionized industries like wind energy and transportation. However, unlike metals, composites are difficult to recycle, leading to an estimated 90% being landfilled globally. Manufacturing composites can be costly, release significant greenhouse gasses, and can be energy intensive. Recycling these materials could sustain industry growth while reducing environmental impact. Biologically derived alternatives also offer promise through inherent decarbonization in the manufacturing process. The Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, alongside collaborators worldwide, is actively addressing this challenge across the composite supply chain. In this seminar, we will discuss much of the ongoing work this team is doing to help unravel the complex supply chain constraints and considerations contributing to this ongoing challenge of composites waste in the United States. We will also uncover new bio-derived materials being used in structural applications, like affordable housing. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Environmental Effects, Biomaterials, Computational Materials Science & Engineering |