ANM
2010
3rd
International Conference on Advanced Nano Materials
12-15 September 2010 - Agadir, Morocco
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RESEARCH STRATEGY FOR THE USE OF NANOMATERIALS IN
AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS – A RISK ANALYSIS BASED APPROACH |
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Margarida C. Coelho, Guilhermina
Torrão, José Grácio |
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Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation,
University of Aveiro, Portugal
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Safety
and environmental impacts are very important factors in setting
transportation policy. Nanomaterials have manifold applications, and
they have the potential to lead to a significant revolution on
automotive components. Nanocomposites can be applied for light weight
constructions with lighter car bodies without compromising the
stiffness and crash resistance, which means less material and less fuel
consumption. For instance, several manufacturers have been applied
antireflection coating based multiple nanolayers on glass.
Vehicles’ roll-resistance, air-resistance, and weight reduction
promote a reduction on fuel consumption by the engine and,
consequently, a reduction on greenhouse gases emissions.
This paper addresses the potential automotive components where
nanotechnology can contribute to increase safety and environmental
performance. A deep literature review will be performed in order to
analyse the improvements of car components for the areas of
environment, safety and energy using nanotechnoloy performance. A
particular attention will be made to the use of nanomaterials in
batteries for electric vehicles.
The statement of present research on this field can support the
decision-making process for the policy on alternative fuels for
transportation. In addition, it will provide important information
where nanocomposites might improve functionalities of vehicles.
Finally, it will provide guidelines for future nanotechnologies
research in order to assist automotive industry to produce ecologically
friendly vehicles satisfying society demand and promoting quality of
life.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
M.C. Coelho and G. Torrão acknowledge the support of the
Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (SFRH/BPD/21317/2005 and
SFRH/BD/4135/2007).
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