Research Progress on Resource Utilization Process of Thermosetting Composite Materials in Retired Wind Turbine Blades
Wind energy,due to its pollution-free and renewable advantages,has become an important part of new energy system.The wind energy in China has developed over a long period,and early wind turbines are facing decommissioning issues.The main components of early wind turbine blades are thermosetting composite materials made of glass fiber and epoxy resin.The resource utilization process of thermosetting composite materials can be summarized into three stages:pretreatment,process treatment,and application.This discussion focused on the current schemes of mechanical treatment,thermal treatment,and chemical treatment in process treatment.As the wind energy industry continues to develop,relevant research can provide reference for the resource utilization of decommissioned wind turbine blades.