Direct discharge electrical pulse method (IMAGE) Waseda University Caption The novel method for recycling carbon fiber-reinforced polymers is at least 10 times more energy efficient than conventional alternatives. Credit Chiharu Tokoro from Waseda University, Japan Usage Restrictions Cannot be reused without permission License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.