Nanotechnology In Automotive Industry: The Potential Of Graphene

• Author(s): Ekengwu, I. E. ; Utu, O. G. ; Okafor, C. E.
• Paper ID: 1701322
• Page: 31-37
• Published Date: 05-07-2019
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 3 Issue 1 July-2019

Abstract

This paper has presented nanotechnology in automotive industry based on the potential of graphene. With the increasing application of composite materials in advancing the nanotechnology platform, an appreciable development has been achieved in transportation sector. The study reviewed the applications of nanotechnology in transportation sector with focus on automotive industry. The potential of graphene in achieving more efficient, stronger, lighter weight and ensure safety has made it to be widely accepted as a promising technology in automobile industries. The rising trends considering some commercial automobile companies were presented. It is believed that grapheme will be the face of nanotechnology application in automobile industries in the near future.

Keywords

Automotive industry, Composite materials, Graphene, Nanotechnology, Transportation sector

Citations

IRE Journals:
Ekengwu, I. E. , Utu, O. G. , Okafor, C. E. "Nanotechnology In Automotive Industry: The Potential Of Graphene" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 1 2019 Page 31-37

IEEE:
Ekengwu, I. E. , Utu, O. G. , Okafor, C. E. "Nanotechnology In Automotive Industry: The Potential Of Graphene" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(1)