New publication from BLADES2BUILD!

👉 We’re proud to announce a new publication from BLADES2BUILD, a step forward in redefining how we approach sustainability, circularity, and innovation in the built environment!

 

As industries face increasing pressure to decarbonize and rethink resource use, BLADES2BUILD continues to demonstrate that end-of-life materials are not waste, they are opportunity. DTU – Technical University of Denmark and Tao Liu published a research paper on the “Impact of wind turbine blade waste fiber size on the properties of mortar: From material characteristics to performance” in the Construction and Building Materials of Elsevier!

 

👉 This study investigates how the fiber size of wind turbine blade waste influences the mechanical and durability performance of mortar. It reveals a dual role of WTBW, where fine particles enhance matrix reactivity while coarse fibers improve reinforcement and mitigate ASR. The findings provide practical guidance for high-value recycling of composite waste in construction.

Highlights:

• Increased pH leads to more dissolution of Ca2 + , Mg2+, Si(OH)4, and Al(OH)4⁻ ions from WTB waste.

• Smaller fibers (0.063–2 mm) suit SCM use; larger fibers (>8 mm) reinforce cement.

• Epoxy resin around fibers enhances the alkaline resistance of fiberglass.

 

Thanks to all the contributors: Tao Liu, Haris Paraskevoulakos, Diego Jesus De Souza, Wolfgang Kunther, Ana Teresa Lima!

 

This is more than research, it’s a blueprint for systemic change.

Read the full publication here: https://blades2build.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1-s2.0-S095006182601322X-main.pdf