Role of Composite Materials in Automotive Sector: Potential Applications

Rajak, Dipen Kumar; Pagar, Durgesh D.; Behera, Alok; Menezes, Padeep L.

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-8337-4_10

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“…To increase fuel efficiency and subsequently reduce emissions in automobiles, the demand for light-weight materials has continued to increase [72,73]. In the marine industry, the lightness of components for building different vessels is of utmost importance.…”

Section: Lightness Of Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects and problems in the development of biochar-filled plastic composites: a review

Adeniyi

Iwuozor

Emenike

et al. 2023

Funct. Compos. Struct.

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This study is a review of published literature that discusses the utilization of biochar and plastics as filler and matrix, respectively, in a composite material. These composites, referred to as biochar-filled plastic composites (BFPCs), play a significant role in the production of environmentally friendly materials. This paper provides an overview of BFPCs, their properties (mechanical, rheological, morphological, electrical, and thermal properties), fabrication techniques, and prospects and challenges associated with their development. Even though there have been previous studies on BFPCs, none of these studies have discussed the drawbacks and potential associated with the development of BFPCs. Biochars’ small weight makes them a more appealing option than traditional mineral fillers when it comes to reducing vehicle weight. Due to their superior mechanical and thermal qualities, as well as their low carbon footprint, biochar-filled plastic composites (BFPCs) play a significant role in the production of environmentally friendly materials. It was observed that either melt extrusion or injection moulding are usually used to fabricate BFPC. It was observed that the properties of BFPCs are influenced by several factors such as the type and concentration of plastic, method of fabrication, the biochar content, mixing uniformity of the mixture, wetting, and particle dispersion. Challenges of BFPCs were also discussed, such as the issue of particle agglomeration and poor interfacial bonding at high biochar concentrations in the composite. Composites made from recycled polymers or biodegradable polymers can be developed to improve the composites' overall sustainability.

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Section: Lightness Of Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects and problems in the development of biochar-filled plastic composites: a review

Adeniyi

Iwuozor

Emenike

et al. 2023

Funct. Compos. Struct.

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“…Finally, cost and quality characteristics as customer requirements are also important [ 29 ]. In an automobile, a 10% overall weight reduction causes an increase of approximately 7% in fuel efficiency [ 30 ]. The inertia forces can also be overcome by overall weight reduction which consequently saves on the power required for acceleration and braking.…”

Section: Role Of Composite In the Automotive Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is a measure of material for the absorption of impact energy while maintaining the structure against plastic deformation. According to reports provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.35 million people die in road car accidents annually [ 30 ]. Automobile manufacturers nowadays focus on the safety and eco-friendliness of vehicles [ 31 ].…”

Section: Role Of Composite In the Automotive Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Lightweight Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite for Automotive Bumper Applications: A Review

et al. 2022

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The enhancement of fuel economy and the emission of greenhouse gases are the key growing challenges around the globe that drive automobile manufacturers to produce lightweight vehicles. Additionally, the reduction in the weight of the vehicle could contribute to its recyclability and performance (for example crashworthiness and impact resistance). One of the strategies is to develop high-performance lightweight materials by the replacement of conventional materials such as steel and cast iron with lightweight materials. The lightweight composite which is commonly referred to as fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) composite is one of the lightweight materials to achieve fuel efficiency and the reduction of CO2 emission. However, the damage of FRP composite under impact loading is one of the critical factors which affects its structural application. The bumper beam plays a key role in bearing sudden impact during a collision. Polymer composite materials have been abundantly used in a variety of applications such as transportation industries. The main thrust of the present paper deals with the use of high-strength glass fibers as the reinforcing member in the polymer composite to develop a car bumper beam. The mechanical performance and manufacturing techniques are discussed. Based on the literature studies, glass fiber-reinforced composite (GRP) provides more promise in the automotive industry compared to conventional materials such as car bumper beams.

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“…Eventually, beginning from 1999 (EOS GmbH, Krailling, Germany), the metallic powders (titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys) were melted and welded together via guided lasers or electron beam fluxes under the generically named powder bed fusion (PBF), in particular selective laser melting (SLM-1999) or electron beam melting (EBM-2000), considering the energy source [10,11]. In the beginning, the additive manufacturing technologies satisfied the industrial needs of rapid prototyping, serving as design studies, mock-ups, rapid tooling for molds, and, eventually, fully functional components in sectors such as aerospace (fuel tanks, fuselage, or interior elements) [12,13], automotive (body panels, interior elements, or spare parts) [14,15], medical applications (prosthetics, dental, or bone implants) [16,17], or electronics (MEMS, LED, transistors, or batteries) [18,19]. The global market of additive manufacturing has an estimated annual growth of 18.41% from 2023 to 2032, and the market share has risen from 13.16 billion dollars (2022) to 109.52 billion dollars (2032) [20][21][22].…”

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The Three-Dimensional Printing of Composites: A Review of the Finite Element/Finite Volume Modelling of the Process

Zach,

Dudescu

2024

J. Compos. Sci.

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Composite materials represent the evolution of material science and technology, maximizing the properties for high-end industry applications. The fields concerned include aerospace and defense, automotive, or naval industries. Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies are increasingly growing in market shares due to the elimination of shape barriers, a plethora of available materials, and the reduced costs. The AM technologies of composite materials combine the two growing trends in manufacturing, combining the advantages of both, with a specific enhancement being the elimination of the need for mold manufacturing for composites, or even post-curing treatments. The challenge of AM composites is to compete with their conventional counterparts. The aim of the current paper is to present the additive manufacturing process across different spectrums of finite element analyses (FEA). The first outcomes are building definition (support definition) and the optimization of deposition trajectories. In addition, the multi-physics of melting/solidification using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are performed to predict the fiber orientation and extrusion profiles. The process modelling continues with the displacement/temperature distribution, which influences porosity, warping, and residual stresses that influence characteristics of the component. This leads to the tuning of the technological parameters, thus improving the manufacturing process.

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Role of Composite Materials in Automotive Sector: Potential Applications

Cited by 15 publications

References 80 publications

Prospects and problems in the development of biochar-filled plastic composites: a review

Prospects and problems in the development of biochar-filled plastic composites: a review

Lightweight Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite for Automotive Bumper Applications: A Review

The Three-Dimensional Printing of Composites: A Review of the Finite Element/Finite Volume Modelling of the Process

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