Lightweight and sustainable materials for automotive applications. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Omar Faruk, Jimi Tjong, Mohini Sain.
• Editors: Faruk, Omar; Tjong, Jimi; Sain, Mohini, 1956-
• Contents: Natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites -- Natural fiber reinforced thermosets composites -- Wood fiber reinforced thermoplastic and thermosets composites -- Bio-based thermoplastic and thermosets polymers -- Bio-based EPDM rubber and sustainable EPDM compounding -- Carbon fiber composite materials -- Glass fiber composite materials -- Lightweight nano composite materials -- Tribology of aluminum and aluminum matrix composite materials -- Magnesium and its alloys -- Thermoplastic foams : an automotive perspective -- Lightweight thermosets foams -- Life cycle assessment of lightweight materials for automotive applications -- Case studies : sustainable and lightweight automotive parts via injection molding.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 629.2/32; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Material Science; Automobiles -- Materials; Automobiles -- Weight; Plastics in automobiles; Automobiles -- Materials; Automobiles -- Weight; Plastics in automobiles
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351649001; 1351649000
• Related ISBNs: 9781498756877; 1498756875
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.