Design, Manufacturing and Recycling of Selectively Reinforced Hybrid NFRP Components

Lightweight components with natural fibre reinforced plastics
(NFRP) offer great potential in reducing energy consumption and
CO2 emissions, but the weak mechanical properties of natural
fibres limit possible applications. This contribution provides an
insight into the design, manufacturing and recycling of
components made from selectively reinforced hybrid NFRP, with
the aim of expanding the range of applications for NFRP. A
design method for an effective placement of local reinforcements
to increase mechanical performance is developed. Automated
fibre laying techniques like Tailored Fibre Placement (TFP) and
Dry Fibre Placement (DFP) are considered. Finally, a laser-
based pyrolysis process was developed for CF extraction. The
design method is applied using the example of a seat shell.