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Nanotechnology in automotive industry: Research strategy and trends for the future-small objects, big impacts

  • Margarida C. Coelho*
  • , Guilhermina Torräo
  • , Nazanin Emami
  • , José Grácio
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA)
  • Luleå University of Technology

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Abstract

The goal of this paper is to emphasize and present briefly the nanotechnology science and its potential impact on the automotive industry in order to improve the production of recent models with an optimization of the safety performance and a reduction in the environmental impacts. Nanomaterials can be applied in car bodies as light weight constructions without compromising the stiffness and crashwortiness, which means less material and less fuel consumption. This paper outlines the progress of nanotechnology applications into the safety features of more recent vehicle models and fuel efficiency, but also emphasis the importance of sustainable development on the application of these technologies and life cycle analysis of the considered materials, in order to meet the society trends and customers demands to improve ecology, safety and comfort.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6621-6630
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Volume12
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2012

UN SDGs

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

  1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Automotive Industry
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Nanomaterials
  • Safety
  • Vehicle

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