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This study aims to investigate the reuse of uncured carbon fiber prepreg scraps through calendering to promote sustainability in composite manufacturing.

July 28, 2026PolymersOpen Access

Reuse of Uncured Carbon Fiber Prepreg Scrap via Calendering for Circular Composite Manufacturing

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This study aims to investigate the reuse of uncured carbon fiber prepreg scraps through calendering to promote sustainability in composite manufacturing.
Calendering process using heat and pressure to transform uncured prepreg scraps into functional sheets.
Fabrication of a curved structural demonstrator to validate material performance for aeronautical applications.
Significant improvements in transverse properties and increased isotropy, although slight fiber misalignment was noted.
Recycled composites exhibited high stiffness and suitable thermal stability for secondary aeronautical applications.

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Technical study demonstrates improved material properties in recycled carbon fiber composites, suggesting market viability.

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Peñas-Caballero et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a685d012845b684d16f0795 https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18151824

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Reuse of Uncured Carbon Fiber Prepreg Scrap via Calendering for Circular Composite Manufacturing

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