{"id":194776,"date":"2024-04-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/umaine-recycles-wind-blades-as-feedstock-for-3d-printing-sustainability\/"},"modified":"2024-04-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T00:00:00","slug":"umaine-recycles-wind-blades-as-feedstock-for-3d-printing-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/umaine-recycles-wind-blades-as-feedstock-for-3d-printing-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"UMaine recycles wind blades as feedstock for 3D printing Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the University of Maine (UMaine), researchers have secured a $75,000 grant to explore recycling wind blades as feedstock for <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D printing<\/a>. The award is a Phase 1 winner from the Dep<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art<\/a>ment of Energy\u2019s Wind Energy Technologies Office\u2019s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. Led by the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), the WIND REWIND team\u2019s project \u2018Blades for Large-Format Additive Manufacturing\u2019 marks a significant milestone in their mission to advance recycling solutions for a circular wind <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy<\/a> economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are grateful for the Dep<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art<\/a>ment of Energy\u2019s continued support in our mission to advance wind <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy<\/a> technologies. With thousands of wind blades destined for landfill disposal, this funding allows us to explore the responsible recycling of these products, to reuse and repurpose them as feedstock materials for <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D printing<\/a>,\u201d said Habib Dagher, Executive Director of the ASCC.<\/p>\n<p>The project proposes an innovative approach to recycle shredded wind turbine blade material as a cost-effective reinforcement and filler for large-scale <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D printing<\/a>. By substituting short carbon fibers with shredded and milled material from wind blades, the team aims to achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/mechanics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mechanic<\/a>al recycling of 100% of the composite blade material.<\/p>\n<p>Research efforts will focus on developing new compounding methods to achieve the necessary adhesive bond strength of the composite material. The resulting pellets will serve as feedstock for large-format extrusion-based <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D printing<\/a> \u2013 leveraging the ASCC\u2019s advanced manufacturing capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the sustainability benefits of the research, the project could benefit the global precast concrete industry, which is valued at billions of dollars annually. By integrating shredded wind turbine blade material into the <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D printing<\/a> process for precast concrete formwork, the team aims to significantly reduce material costs while providing geometric freedom for design and automating manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #eaeaea7a;padding: 15px 30px;align-items: center;border-radius: 4px;box-shadow: -1px 4px 20px 0px #dedede;margin-top: 1em;margin-bottom: 1em\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1;padding-right: 30px\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 14px\">Manufacturing on Demand<\/h4>\n<div>Fast turnaround, low cost, comprehensive optimized strategy\u2026 FacFox is your one-stop partner for product manufacturing!\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"background-color: #0baee8;color: white;padding: 10px 20px;border-radius: 4px\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw auxicon auxicon-cloud-upload\"><\/i> Get Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<p>This project also addresses the critical need for sustainable recycling of wind turbine blades and presents economic advantages for the construction industry by lowering formwork costs and reducing labor expenses.<\/p>\n<p>The project aligns with UMaine ASCC\u2019s broader <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">environment<\/a>al goals \u2013 aiming to reduce the <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">environment<\/a>al footprint of land and offshore wind <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy<\/a> and develop <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">environment<\/a>ally friendly feedstock for large-scale <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D printing<\/a> processes.<\/p>\n<p>A follow-on phase would enable the development of larger prototypes and deployment of case studies with industry p<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art<\/a>ners, ultimately driving wider adoption of sustainable practices in wind <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy<\/a> recycling.<\/p>\n<p>The UMaine WIND REWIND team members leading this project submission include faculty and researchers from the ASCC, the Dep<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art<\/a>ment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Dep<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art<\/a>ment of Mechanical Engineering, and industry (Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido, Dr. Reed Miller, Dr. Amrit Verma, John Arimond, Dr. Habib Dagher, Hannah Berten, and Ed Pilpel). This project is led by Dr. Lopez-Anido with coordination support from Dr. Miller and Dr. Luis Zambrano-Cruzatty.<\/p>\n<p>The ASCC is developing this novel approach of repurposing wind blade materials with its global recognition and leadership in composite materials, large-format advanced manufacturing, and the floating offshore wind industry. ASCC is home to the world\u2019s largest thermoplastic 3D printer with projects such as BioHome3D, the world\u2019s only 100% bio-based 3D printed house, and 3Dirigo, the first ever 3D printed boat. With the largest team in the United States dedicated to floating offshore wind, ASCC is a global leader with the VolturnUS hull technology and commitment to innovation within the industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: 16px;border-left: 4px solid #cdcdcd;border-radius: 4px;background-color: #f9f9f9;font-weight: 500;color: dimgrey\">\n<h5 style=\"margin-bottom: 6px\">You might also like:<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxelmatters.com\/canada-to-allocate-600-million-for-new-construction-tech-including-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada to allocate $600 million for new construction tech including 3D printing: <\/a>\u201cWe\u2019re changing the way we build homes in Canada,\u201d the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, said in a statement. \u201cIn Budget 2024, we\u2019re supporting a new construction approach, with a focus on innovation and technology. This will make it easier and more cost-effective to build more homes, faster. You should be able to live in the community you love, at a price you can afford.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;color: grey\">* This article is reprinted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxelmatters.com\/umaine-recycles-wind-blades-as-feedstock-for-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D Printing Media Network<\/a>. If you are involved in infringement, please contact us to delete it.<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"far fa-fw fa-user\"><\/i> Author:&nbsp;Edward Wakefield<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the University of Maine (UMaine), researchers have secured a $75,000 grant to explore recycling wind blades as feedstock for 3D printing. The award is a Phase 1 winner from the Department of Energy\u2019s Wind Energy Technologies Office\u2019s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. 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