This company facilitates the reuse of carbon fiber materials, promoting a circular economy for this valuable resource. They aim to make carbon fiber a sustainable commodity by enabling its recovery and repurposing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
The majority of composite waste, including carbon fiber, currently ends up in landfills, representing an unsustainable disposal method for valuable materials. This linear waste stream prevents the reuse of these materials and contributes to environmental concerns.
Solution
Phoenix Carbon addresses this issue by enabling a circular economy for composite materials, focusing initially on carbon fiber. The company processes expired pre-pregs, production scrap, and end-of-life materials, reintegrating them into manufacturing ecosystems. Their proprietary chemical process reduces CO2 emissions by 87% compared to virgin fiber production, with a goal of reaching a 98% reduction within three years. The resulting "Re-lifed TM" pre-preg weaves offer virgin equivalency in both specification and material state, allowing manufacturers to seamlessly adopt sustainable materials without compromising existing production lines.
Target Audience
Phoenix Carbon targets manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, marine, energy storage, and leisure sectors seeking sustainable and cost-effective carbon fiber solutions.
Features
- Proprietary chemical recycling process for carbon fiber composites.
- Production of "Re-lifed TM" pre-preg weaves with virgin material equivalency.
- CO2 emissions reduction of 87% compared to virgin fiber production.
- Compatibility with existing manufacturing processes in aerospace, automotive, marine, energy storage, and leisure sectors.
- Third-party validation of material specifications for automotive and aerospace applications.