Affiliation:
1. Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering The University of Kansas Lawrence Kansas USA
2. Department of Chemical Engineering The University of Toledo Toledo Ohio USA
Abstract
AbstractPlastics 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.
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Polymers and Plastics,General Chemistry,Materials Chemistry,Polymers and Plastics,General Chemistry