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State of the Art on Graphene Lightweighting Nanocomposites for Automotive Applications

Ahmed Elmarakbi, Wiyao Azoti

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    Abstract

    This work presents a state of the art (SotA) of recent developments related to the lightweighting of automotive structure by introduction graphene as material constituents. It proposes some innovative directions in terms of technological manufacturing and process for a better understanding of the graphene contribution for enhancing multifunctional properties of nanocomposites. Likewise, the general context of research trends is presented along with the novel composites solutions for the design of lightweight materials using graphene-based polymer composites. The need for developing a modeling strategy is discussed in terms of simulation and optimization of the multifunctional properties as well as the hierarchical modeling of hybrid composites. The large-scale production is presented through the existing process and manufacturing engineering. And finally, the industrial feasibility of such composite is presented by a demonstrator development and the life-cycle analysis.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationExperimental Characterization, Predictive Mechanical and Thermal Modeling of Nanostructures and their Polymer Composites
    EditorsFrancesco Marotti de Sciarra, Pietro Russo
    PublisherElsevier
    Chapter1
    Pages1-23
    Number of pages23
    ISBN (Print)9780323480611
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 2018

    Publication series

    NameMicro and Nano Technologies Series

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

    Keywords

    • Graphenex
    • Graphene
    • Graphene composites
    • Automotive applications
    • Materials processing
    • Life-cycle analysis

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