Author Information

Burtegeljin GombosurenFollow

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What campus are you from?

Daytona Beach

Authors' Class Standing

Burtegeljin Gombosuren, Senior

Lead Presenter's Name

Burtegeljin Gombosuren

Faculty Mentor Name

Dae Won Kim

Abstract

This research explores the many material recycling methods used by the aerospace industry, with a particular focus on the materials used in aircraft. One of the most pressing issues facing this industry is the limited capacity for reusing and recycling materials. Aerospace materials are prone to physical degradation during repeated use, making them unsuitable for effective recycling. However, through an analysis of various other material mitigation strategies, it has become clear that several methods show promise for recycling aerospace materials back into usable forms. For example, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and aluminum exhibit favorable properties after reprocessing, making them suitable for reintegration into new aerospace applications. By identifying promising recycling methods and implementing them effectively, the aerospace industry can help to meet its sustainability goals and reduce reliance on finite resources.

Did this research project receive funding support from the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Yes, SURF

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Reusing Materials in the Aerospace Industry - A research on recyclable PEEK material

This research explores the many material recycling methods used by the aerospace industry, with a particular focus on the materials used in aircraft. One of the most pressing issues facing this industry is the limited capacity for reusing and recycling materials. Aerospace materials are prone to physical degradation during repeated use, making them unsuitable for effective recycling. However, through an analysis of various other material mitigation strategies, it has become clear that several methods show promise for recycling aerospace materials back into usable forms. For example, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and aluminum exhibit favorable properties after reprocessing, making them suitable for reintegration into new aerospace applications. By identifying promising recycling methods and implementing them effectively, the aerospace industry can help to meet its sustainability goals and reduce reliance on finite resources.

 

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