Small, smaller, nano – how nanoparticles improve the performance of adhesives for wind turbine blades

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The expansion of electricity generation using wind energy significantly contributes towards the climate-neutral energy supply in Germany. Due to the limited area available, future wind turbines will need to be more economical, with an improved degree of utilisation. The development of larger rotor blades is particularly important for this. However, established materials are nearing their…

A stronger root connection for wind turbine blades

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Nowadays, more regenerative energy, especially more wind energy, is the order of the day. Above all else, this can be achieved with ever larger wind turbines. Such developments should lead to a decrease in the cost of energy as well as the space required for wind farms. However, wind turbines cannot simply keep growing without…