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A Review of Customized Material Properties for Automotive Applications Considering Specific Strength and Corrosion Resistance
- 1 School of Engineering (WMG), University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7EQ, United Kingdom
- 2 Urumqi Bayi high school, Urumqi, 830002, China
- 3 Northeast Yucai foreign language school, Shenyang, 110179, China
- 4 Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, 85281,America
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
With the rapid development of fuel vehicles, fuel consumption has gradually become a concern of people. How to effectively improve fuel efficiency is also a challenge. This study explores the application of cutting-edge materials such as carbon fiber, ceramics, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys in the automotive industry to improve lightweight design and performance. The assessment encompasses the unique advantages, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with high-temperature environments demonstrated by each material. This paper will compare the strength and corrosion resistance of these four materials. Carbon fiber composites offer exceptional weight reduction capabilities and corrosion resistance properties that render them highly suitable for constructing electric vehicle body structures. Aluminum and titanium alloys exhibit commendable strength-to-weight ratios; however, they encounter challenges when exposed to extreme conditions while also being relatively costly. These findings emphasize the significance of meticulous material selection in optimizing both vehicle performance and efficiency.
Keywords
Carbon fiber, Ceramic Materials, Aluminum Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Specific Strength, Corrosion Resistance
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Qian,Y.;Zhang,X.;Zhang,Z.;Luo,J. (2025). A Review of Customized Material Properties for Automotive Applications Considering Specific Strength and Corrosion Resistance. Theoretical and Natural Science,107,1-13.
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