A review of thermoplastic composites on wind turbine blades

作者：Xiangrong Cheng, Bing Du, He Jia, Wanling Long, Guiyang Su, Jingwei Liu, Zhenhua Fan, Liming Chen · 发表于：Composites Part B Engineering · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112411 · 被引用次数：59 · 研究领域：Mechanical Behavior of Composites、Fiber-reinforced polymer composites、Cellular and Composite Structures

Thermoplastic composites possess robust mechanical characteristics , flexibility, the capacity to be welded, recyclability , and a lightweight nature. Wind turbine blades are increasingly being designed to achieve higher power output , larger dimensions, and improved cost efficiency. Consequently, there is extensive research being conducted on the utilization of thermoplastic composites in wind turbine blades. This study provides an in-depth account of the research conducted on the optimization methods for designing wind turbine blades using thermoplastic composites. It also covers the manufacturing joining processes and the attributes associated with these materials. The text provides a comprehensive examination of recycling and reuse strategies for thermoplastic composites, specifically focusing on their suitability for wind turbine blade applications. The future research on the utilization of thermoplastic composites in wind turbine blades has been organized and determined.