Utilization options for carbon fiber reinforced plastics

The article deals with important issues of utilization of polymer composite materials based on carbon fiber (CFRP). Properties of carbon fiber plastics limit possibilities of their utilization with reception of useful secondary products. As an alternative to CFRP disposal three main methods of their recycling are currently known: thermal treatment, based on the thermal decomposition of the polymer matrix, thermochemical treatment, involving simultaneous exposure to temperatures and chemicals, as well as mechanical processing, consisting in crushing and grinding. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, its limitations and recommendations, the analysis of which is presented in the article.