Waste carbon fiber board for wind blade power generation

Why do wind turbine blades use carbon fiber?

As the wind energy industry continues to pursue energy efficiency and cost reduction, the design of new generation wind turbine blades tends to use lighter, larger, and higher strength materials. Carbon fiber composites are becoming increasingly popular due to their superior performance.

Can wind turbine blades be recycled?

In the research on the recycling technology of future wind turbine blades, scientists are actively exploring various innovative ways to recycle high-value fibers. With the development of nanotechnology and biotechnology, these emerging technologies provide new possibilities for the recycling of carbon fiber composites.

How long does a carbon fiber wind turbine blade last?

China's first commercially available carbon fiber wind turbine blade was launched in 2014 and currently has at least 10 years to go, considering its design life of 20 to 25 years.

What is a wind turbine blade recycling scheme?

By considering the structural characteristics and residual value of the blades, the scheme simplifies the processing process, reduces costs, maximizes material value, and promotes comprehensive recycling of wind turbine blades.

Can carbon fiber improve wind turbine performance?

Particularly, the carbon fiber utilized in wind turbine (WT) blades has been reported to improve power generation efficiency, enhance energy yield capacities and decrease the overall weight of the WT (Ennis et al., 2019; Lefeuvre et al., 2019; Lin, 2022; Mishnaevsky et al., 2017) (Fig. S1).

What is a wind turbine blade?

WTBs are essential components of the wind turbine system, as depicted in Fig. 1. These blades are hollow structures made of carbon fiber, glass fiber, adhesive, and resin. They are known for being lightweight, corrosion-resistant, highly durable, and flexible in design.