Biopolymers in automotive industry

چکیده مقاله

Bio-based polymers are engineered for automotive applications due to their multifunctional characteristic properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and lower disposal as well as mechanical properties in some cases. Automotive Industry can shift to use renewable materials that exhibit equal or outstanding performance compared to the other conventional counterparts. Good life span and lightweight polymeric automotive parts as a way to reduce fuel consumption and therefore limit the outflow of ozone-depleting substances will continue to prompt comprehensive research into the applicability and employment of polymers and their obtained composites in the automotive industry. In this chapter, Biocomposite’s Characteristic Properties containing biomaterials as Polymeric Matrix, i.e., Natural rubber, polylactic acid or Filler, Glass, Cellulose, Wood, Flax,…, in plastic and elastic parts, tires, and foams have …