Teke, ErdoganAlyamac-Seydibeyoglu, ElifMocan, MerveSeydibeyoglu, M. Ozgur2024-08-312024-08-3120240272-83971548-0569https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.28787https://hdl.handle.net/11454/104944With increasing awareness of the circular economy, utilizing waste materials from titanium alloys for polymer composites offers numerous advantages. In this study, medical-grade titanium alloy, Ti6Al4V chips were finely ground and mixed with epoxy resin to produce particulate-reinforced composites. The tensile strength showed a 32% improvement compared to the neat epoxy. Similar results were observed for the flexural test, showing a 36% improvement in the composites. Moreover, a substantial 96% increase in thermal conductivity was observed, significantly expanding the potential application areas for the epoxy-based composites. These improvements were achieved without the use of superfine nanoparticles or other expensive additives. This underscores the potential of a circular approach in the materials world, offering many new opportunities while promoting sustainability.en10.1002/pc.28787info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMechanical PropertiesMetal-Polymer CompositesThermal ConductivityTitanium AlloyWasteArticleWOS:0012667799000012-s2.0-85198512411Q1N/A