SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 27, 2025Interesting Engineering

Stronger than steel bulletproof vests recycled in microwave reactor with 96% efficiency

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Researchers have developed a microwave-assisted chemical recycling process for aramid fibers used in bulletproof vests, achieving 96% conversion in just 15 minutes. This breakthrough method is faster and more energy-efficient than traditional recycling techniques, potentially revolutionizing the $2.9 billion aramid fiber industry and promoting sustainable material management.

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