Diverse Nanotechnology Applications for Electric Vehicles

Abstract

The research on nanomaterials has been attracting more attention in recent years. At the same time, with the advancement of human development and social industrialization, traditional energy sources such as oil, natural gas, and coal, which are closely related to human beings, are decreasing day by day, and the resulting environmental pollution is becoming more and more serious, which threatens the sustainable development of human beings. The world is transforming from traditional cars to electric vehicles to realize a sustainable development strategy and protect the natural environment and resources. This article can be divided into three parts, focusing on nanomaterials' applications in electric automobiles. Firstly, the materials used on the car frame, such as aluminium alloys and steel, are introduced and compared. Then, the superhydrophobic coatings with fascinating self-cleaning and corrosion-resistant performance on these substrates are discussed. In the end, the latest discoveries of new battery materials are listed, and some potential research areas in the future and perspectives on these technologies are given out.