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Sustainable materials in automotive

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Abstract The use of plastic parts in the production of automobiles has a long and established history. In the more recent past, manufacturers have become interested in bio-based materials for… Click to show full abstract

Abstract The use of plastic parts in the production of automobiles has a long and established history. In the more recent past, manufacturers have become interested in bio-based materials for a variety of parts, in part because they represent a more sustainable material stream, and in part because they may be more economically feasible. This chapter discusses the evolution from fossil fuel-based materials to bio-based materials in their established and potential uses for automotive parts.

Keywords: sustainable materials; materials automotive; based materials

Journal Title: Physical Sciences Reviews
Year Published: 2019

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