Abdelkrim Abourriche

Chemical recycling of carbon fibers-reinforced phenolic resin composites by phenol in subcritical conditions

In this work, a composite prepared with a phenolic matrix and reinforced with carbon fibers was subjected to degradation by phenol under subcritical conditions. Phenol was able to solubilize the resin matrix under relatively mild conditions (T ≤ 390 °C, P < 0.5 MPa) without altering the carbon fibers, as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and by mechanical characterization of the fibers recovered after heat treatment.

Effects of Phenol Addition on Oil Extraction from Moroccan Oil Shale by Supercritical Toluene

In the present work, the effect of phenol on the supercritical extraction of the organic matter from Tarfayas oil shale with toluene was evaluated. The experimental results showed clearly that phenol had a significant effect on the yield and the composition of the oils obtained. Moreover, it was shown that phenol was a very efficient modifier for oil shale, giving a good yield of recovery and a suitable maturation of the organic matter. The pitches prepared by mixing phenol and toluene contain more aromatics and have a high char yield at 950 °C compared to those obtained by extraction with supercritical toluene alone.