Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) materials are attracting growing interest because of their high
specific mechanical properties. These characteristics, in addition to a high level of …

The increasing amount of electronic waste (e-waste) has placed significant burdens on
society and the environment, particularly with regards to waste printed circuit boards …

Waste electrical and electric equipment entering our recycling system poses various
challenges in different stages of the whole treatment chain. Losses of valuable metals in the …

A sustainable future requires products to be recyclable. An important process in recycling is
shredding where materials joined in multi-material structures are liberated or detached. Until …

This article uses model materials to introduce a controlled, location-and manufacturer-
independent internationally accepted method for assessing shredding machines based on …

Force–displacement measurements and micrograph analyses are commonly used methods
to validate numerical models of clinching processes. However, these methods often lead to …

We consider recycling as a complex, non-mechanical function during the design phase. We
investigate the impact of substituting pristine with recycled fibers on the main structural …

Development of lightweight materials onto vehicle bodies, especially in the automotive
sector is seen as one of the best alternative solutions in order to reduce fuel consumption …

Force-displacement measurements and macrosections are commonly used methods to
validate numerical models of clinching processes. However, these ex-situ methods often …

Hybrid lightweight components, eg, made of glass fibre reinforced plastics and steel, have
the potential to reduce the environmental impacts during the use-phase of automotive …