I am Ehsan Zolfaghari, a PhD student in Chemical, Environmental, Biomedical, Hydraulic, and Materials Engineering at the University of Palermo. My master's degree from Catania University in 2022 focused on investigating recyclable epoxy resin systems under the title "Green Resin for Green Composite." My current doctoral research, titled "Green Chemistry Approaches to Recover Carbon Fibers and Improve the Recyclability of CFRP Composites," aims to enhance the recycling landscape of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites. The objectives of my research include the optimization of a recycling process for carbon fiber recovery from CFRPs (TRL 5-6), the reuse of reclaimed fibers for manufacturing new composites (TRL 4), and the development of strategies to reduce waste generation and explore alternative chemistries in pultrusion process (TRL 4-5). This research represents a significant step towards a more environmentally conscious future in composite materials manufacturing.
University of Palermo
Palermo, Sicilia, Italy
Chemical engineering