Polymer Composites for the Automotive Industry
- 1st Edition - July 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Michal Petrů, Rajesh Mishra
- Language: English
Polymer Composites for the Automotive Industry covers a classification of polymer-based composites and nanocomposites that is accompanied by elucidations on material propertie… Read more
Polymer Composites for the Automotive Industry covers a classification of polymer-based composites and nanocomposites that is accompanied by elucidations on material properties and characterization alongside modeling and testing methods for specific fabrication of a multitude of car parts in need of modernizing modifications (including chassis, exterior components, internal accessories, seats, brakes, floors, springs, wheels, battery boxes, etc.). Some application examples for other road transport, aerospace, aviation, and marine vehicles are also summarized for a more complete digest of polymer composites’ relevance across the industry.
This in-depth review further proves to be a highly valuable resource as it closes the gap between research and practical implementation by offering guidance to transform prototype designs into tangible, testable products at industrial scale at a time when sustainability is seen as a critical priority and cost-effectiveness is essential for competitive advantage. This book equips readers with sought-after, systematic information on these materials, whose application will keep transforming the vehicle engineering sector in a pivotal way.
- Covers design, modeling, and analysis of conventional and advanced polymer composites used in automotive applications
- Includes discussions on a variety of sustainability aspects (e.g., product lifecycle assessment, recycling, waste utilization, circularity, biodegradability) that are germane to advancing environmental compatibility
- Showcases industry-relevant prototype implementation models and features useful case studies for demonstrable innovation in practice
2. Manufacturing of polymer composites and nanocomposites, material properties, characterization, and applications for the automotive industry
3. Design and manufacturing requirements of automotive components
4. New designs and computational models for polymer composite components in the automotive sector that need weight reduction and modernization
5. Advanced polymer materials for automotive body parts
6. Biomaterials and biocomposites suitable for automotive applications
7. Automotive-specific hybrid composite materials and waste utilization
8. Waste utilization and product recycling in automotive seats and accessories
9. Polymer foams, leathers, belts, airbags, and issues of comfort and safety for a vehicle’s occupants
10. Development and application of electronic sensors with polymer materials in automotive components
11. Polymer composites in road transport vehicles, aerospace, aviation, marine applications
12. Sustainability, circularity, biodegradability and relevant challenges
13. Consumer behavior and economic aspects relating polymer-based composites in the automotive sector
14. Real-world case studies: successful execution of polymer composites in the production of automobiles and detailed descriptions of design and manufacturing processes for automotive composites
15. Future directions and challenges
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Michal Petrů
Prof. Michal Petrů works as the Head of the Department of Design and Machine Elements & Mechanisms within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic. Prof. Petrů is also Head of Research and Deputy Director at the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation associated with the same university. He is the author or coauthor of numerous scientific and professional publications on numerical modeling and optimizing design for machines and composite structures. His main research interest is related to the development of new materials applicable for optimized vehicle design. He holds several patents and utility models to his name.
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