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Scientists Turn Old Wind Turbine Blades Into Graphene at 2,000°C

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Scientists are heating old wind turbine blades to 2,000°C to break down durable composite materials.

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The thermal process successfully transforms waste fibreglass and resin into high-value graphene.

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The technique offers a potential solution to the growing global crisis of retiring wind farm infrastructure.

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Recycled graphene can be used to reinforce new resins, creating a circular economy for renewable energy.

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