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Recycling wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics

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A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to repurpose the materials to create stronger plastics.

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Researchers recycle wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed researchers to re-purpose the materials to create stronger plastics. The innovation provides a simple and environmentally friendly way to recycle wind turbine blades to create useful products.

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Recycling wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to repurpose the materials to create stronger plastics.

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Scientists find way to turn old wind turbine blades into stronger plastics

A team of researchers at Washington State University has found a cleaner, simpler way to recycle wind turbine blades and turn them into stronger, reusable plastics. This breakthrough could help solve a growing waste problem as more wind turbines reach the end of their life. Wind turbine blades are made from a strong but hard-to-recycle […] The post Scientists find way to turn old wind turbine blades into stronger plastics appeared first on Knowr…

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Low-Toxic Technique Could Help Recycle Wind Turbine Blades

The method would help find a second life for the plastics that make up the bulk of thousands of turbine blades in the U.S. alone.

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