https://m2.mtmt.hu/ hun 2026-05-02 09:47 JournalArticle 36945264 ADMIN_APPROVED true Funding Agency and Grant Number: Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary through the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund [BME-NVA-02, UNKP-23-5-BME-427]; National Research, Development and Innovation Fund [NKKP ADVANCED 149578]; National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NRDI, Hungary) [OTKA K 146236, NKFIH FK 142517]; Janos Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences [BO/00658/21/6]; Doctoral Excellence Fellowship Programme (DCEP) - National Research Development and Innovation Fund of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation; Budapest University of Technology and Economics; National Research, Development and Innovation Office Funding text: Project No. BME-NVA-02 has been implemented with support from the Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary through the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund, under the TKP2021-NVA funding scheme.Project No. UNKP-23-5-BME-427 has been implemented with the support from the Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary through the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund.The authors acknowledge the Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary for support from the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund through grant no. NKKP ADVANCED 149578.The research reported in this paper was supported by the National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NRDI, Hungary) through grants OTKA K 146236 and NKFIH FK 142517.P. T.-B. also acknowledges their invaluable support for the Janos Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (BO/00658/21/6) .P.S. expresses appreciation for supporting the Doctoral Excellence Fellowship Programme (DCEP) funded by the National Research Development and Innovation Fund of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, under a grant agreement with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office. 0 false 2026-04-27T07:48:15.879+0000 2026-04-21T10:51:16.240+0000 2026-02-13T09:23:08.418+0000 true 10072271 Andódy Katalin /api/admin/10072271 Admin true 2026-03-04T14:45:06.349+0000 2026-03-04T14:45:06.349+0000 2026-02-13T10:24:47.675+0000 true 10072271 Andódy Katalin /api/admin/10072271 Admin true true false true 24 24 /api/publicationtype/24 PublicationType 1 true 24 JournalArticle true 1134514 Survey paper true 24 24 /api/publicationtype/24 PublicationType 1 true 24 JournalArticle /api/subtype/1134514 Összefoglaló cikk SubType 102 true 1134514 true 1 /api/category/1 Category true 1 Sántha, Peter A comprehensive overview of the potential of recycled carbon fiber from composite waste: reclamation, remanufacturing, and performance true true /api/journal/15388 REVIEWED true false 15388 false 15388 true 0956-053X 1879-2456 Journal FOREIGN 213 115352 115352 26 2026 The widespread adoption of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) across high-performance sectors such as aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and construction has significantly increased the global demand for carbon fibers (CFs). However, the energy-intensive production process and growing volume of end-of-life (EoL) CFRP waste present significant environmental and economic challenges. This review offers a comprehensive analysis of the state of the art in carbon fiber recycling, focusing on the reclamation, remanufacturing, and reuse of recycled carbon fibers (rCFs) to support a sustainable circular economy. These waste streams are projected to grow substantially, driven by the decommissioning of wind turbines and aircraft. The valuable fibers are lost in traditional waste management practices, such as landfilling and incineration. Landfilling is also detrimental to the environment and unsustainable. Hence, recovering CFs through recycling is essential for minimizing environmental impacts and preserving material value. This review presents a comprehensive assessment of recycling technologies, including mechanical, thermal, chemical, and emerging methods. Each technique is assessed based on quantified fiber retention, energy efficiency, scalability, and technological readiness. The study further explores remanufacturing technologies for rCFs, detailing their transformation into intermediate forms suitable for reuse. The alignment of discontinuous fibers is critical for maximizing mechanical performance. Analytical and numerical modeling tools applied to predict fiber orientation, alignment efficiency, and composite behavior are included. In addition to technical insights, the article integrates economic viability, quality assurance, and life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental performance, supporting market acceptance and regulatory compliance by quantifying the sustainability advantages of rCFs. true true NATIONAL 2026 true true true false true false GOLD 2026-04-27 true https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2026.115352 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Q1 false false false false 2026-02-12T10:24:47.587+0000 HUN-REN-BME Kompozittechnológiai Kutatócsoport (BME / GPK / PT); MTA-BME Lendület Fenntartható Polimerek Kutatóc... 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margin-bottom: 0;"><u>Megjegyzés</u>: Funding Agency and Grant Number: Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary through the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund [BME-NVA-02, UNKP-23-5-BME-427]; National Research, Development and Innovation Fund [NKKP ADVANCED 149578]; National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NRDI, Hungary) [OTKA K 146236, NKFIH FK 142517]; Janos Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hu...</pre> </div></div>