Publications

Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs) are increasingly used in construction due to their high performance and low environmental footprint. However, their widespread adoption has raised concerns over end-of-life management, particularly under European regulations mandating high recycling rates for construction and [...]

Abstract Copper is essential for a decarbonised economy, yet its production remains heavily dependent on primary extraction processes which still rely on fossil fuels. Thus, there is growing interest in recovering copper from secondary sources, such as waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). [...]

Abstract The rapid growth of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) highlights its significance as a critical waste stream, with plastics comprising 30% of its volume. These plastics often contain hazardous brominated flame retardants (BFRs), which are regulated to prevent [...]

Abstract The ongoing energy transition towards renewable sources faces reliance on fossil fuels throughout their life cycle, primarily due to mining and material production for infrastructure. This study proposes the Renewable Exergy Return on Investment (RExROI) metric, which quantifies the renewable exergy obtained from [...]

Abstract Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most widely produced and consumed thermoplastic polymers globally, with applications spanning from textiles and high-strength fibres to photographic films and disposable beverage containers. Recent statistics indicate that global production of PET resin [...]

Abstract Textiles are composed of different types of fibers; thus, different processes for end-of-life recovery are currently applied. After collection, a prior sorting process is essential to classify the textiles and assess their quality in order to ensure that the [...]