More information: Yi Cheng et al, Flash upcycling of waste glass fibre-reinforced plastics to silicon carbide, Nature Sustainability (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41893-024-01287-w Provided by Rice University ...

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has a long history of use in building facades ... After all concrete is placed, cover with plastic sheeting and allow to cure for a minimum of 16 hours ...

Both strong and lightweight, FRPs are used in a wide range of industries where high-strength structures are required. FRPs are composite materials made from a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer that ...