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Application of lightweight materials in automobiles: A review
- 1 Guangdong University of Technology
- 2 Suzhou Singapore International School
- 3 Westminster School London
- 4 Guanghua Cambridge International School
- 5 Central South University of Forestry and Technology
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Abstract
Due to increasing challenges on carbon emissions, there is increased demand for more fuel economic vehicles; weight reduction, an attractive strategy for increasing fuel efficiency, has become prevalent in automobile design. This paper provides a review on weaved carbon fiber composites, long fiber carbon fiber composites, aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, and glass fiber composites. They are assessed on strength, durability, corrosion resistance, and processing difficulty, to determine whether they can be used in lightweight automobile components. Numerous methods can be used to enhance the mechanical properties and ease of processing of these materials, to make them more appropriate for use. However, the materials all have their specific downsides like high weight, difficulties in processing, low corrosion resistance, or poor fatigue properties. We concluded that the materials are suitable for usage in automotives after undergoing specific Manufacturers should consider the relevance of these advantages and disadvantages to the application of materials in specific parts of the automobile.
Keywords
Alloys, Composites, Strength, Lightweight materials, Automobile
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Wu,D.;Wei,K.;Mo,A.;Yan,V.;Wang,R. (2024). Application of lightweight materials in automobiles: A review. Applied and Computational Engineering,84,72-99.
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