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Applications of plastics in the automotive industry: Current trends and future perspectives

  • The University of Kansas
  • University of Toledo

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Abstract

Plastics have transformed the automotive industry, contributing substantially to automobile design, weight reduction, fuel efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This review paper examines the applications of plastics in the automotive sector, evaluates the present trends, and describes the future plastic consumption possibilities, emphasizing emerging technology and sustainable practices. The paper delineates how plastics have become an essential component of automotive innovation and illustrates the possibilities for additional breakthroughs in this dynamic industry. Highlights: Advances in plastics, bioplastics, and smart materials in the auto industry. Plastic role in design, safety, and sustainability in the auto industry. Recycling and the circular economy of plastics in the auto industry. Collaboration of stakeholders to drive change in the auto industry.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)929-950
Number of pages22
JournalPolymer Engineering and Science
Volume64
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

Keywords

  • automotive industry
  • efficiency
  • environment
  • innovation
  • manufacturing
  • plastics
  • recycling
  • sustainability

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