Green Composites: A Review of Adequate Materials for Automobile Applications

Abstract

Increased interest in polymer composites filled with natural organic fillers, fillers derived from renewable sources and biodegradable, has resulted from growing concern about environmental concerns and, on the other hand, the desire for more adaptable polymer-based materials. The composites, which are often, referred to as "Green," have a wide range of industrial uses. This research conducts a literature assessment in the wide field of green composites in order to identify materials with the potential to be used on automobile body panels in the near future. Materials derived from renewable resources will be favoured over finite fossil goods from now on. When the polymer matrix is biodegradable and originates from renewable sources, these composites may be even more environmentally beneficial. This rapid overview (with no pretence of exhaustiveness over such a big issue) demonstrates the major routes and findings of study (both academic and industry) on this relevant subject, as well as acceptable sources for further in-depth studies.