CIDER - From H2 Tank to Rail- and Automotive Parts
The demonstrator features carbon fibers sourced from recycled hydrogen tanks, which are transformed into aligned drylaid nonwovens. These semi-finished products can be used for composite components with either an epoxy or the innovative Elium resin using WCM and RTM. At 25% fiber volume content, the materials achieve 360 MPa tensile strength and 31 GPa tensile stiffness in fibre orientation.
Why and Whom
As part of the research project CIDER, we have developed an innovative composite material made from recycled carbon fibres (rCF) and recyclable resin. These can be used as structural and sustainable automotive and railway parts.
Partners
Rexhi | Forward Engineering | IRT M2P | Autefa Solutions | Arkema
Key Benefits
To enhance sustainability in carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) applications, a circular economy approach is essential. The CIDER demonstrator shows that using recycled carbon fibers (rCF) can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%. Combining rCF with the Elium resin system supports emissions reduction and promotes eco-friendly solutions in transportation.