Question

Materials Science

What are the frequently observed problems of using polymer materials in cars ?

Answer 1

The Reason behind Polymer or plastic usage in Cars:-

• Nowadays, the plastics are used mainly to make cars more energy efficient by reducing weight, together with providing durability, corrosion resistance, toughness, design flexibility, resiliency and high performance at low cost.
• polymers are second most common class of material after ferrous metals and alloys.

Challenges Frequently Observed:

The Ultimate disposition when the vehicle reaches the retirement stage of its life cycle is biggest challenge.

1. Solid waste i.e Landfiling is leads to Environmental problems.
2. Recyclability   : Due to this cost of recycling becames eual to new material.
3. Limiting the Unrecycled Plastic : Recycling of every plastic material isnot possible.
4. Dashboard Degradation
5. Uneven tyre wear
6. Material wastage of raw materials during processing. Example molding complex parts like the fuel tank.