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The TU Bergakademie Freiberg and the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Research and Technology are collaborating on the Plas4Plas project to develop a plasma gasification process for recycling glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) from decommissioned wind turbines. This thermal method operates at over 5,000 degrees Celsius, yielding glass and synthesis gas, which can be used for producing chemical raw materials like methanol and ammonia.

The project, supported by the Volkswagen Foundation until August 2029, aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by utilizing renewable energy, ensuring sustainable recycling without loss of material quality. Researchers are currently analyzing materials from wind turbine blades for effective recycling.