Nanotechnology in the Automotive Industry

Nanotechnology is seen as one of the core technologies for the future automotive industry to sustain competitiveness. The benefits that nanotechnology brings to the automotive sector include stronger and lighter materials for increased safety and reduced fuel consumption; improved engine performance and fuel consumption for gasoline powered vehicles due to nanocatalysts, fuel additives and lubricants; reduced environmental impact from hydrogen and fuel cell-powered cars; improved and miniaturized electronic systems; smart materials for self-repair; longer service life, and lower component failure rates.

Nanotechnology in the Automotive Industry explores how nanotechnology and nanomaterials are used to enhance the performance of materials and devices for automotive application, by fabricating nano-alloys, nanocomposites, nano coatings, nanodevices, nanocatalysts, and nanosensors. Consisting of 36 chapters in 6 parts, this new volume of the Micro and Nano Technologies Series is for materials scientists, nanotechnologists, and automotive engineers working with nanotechnology and nanomaterials for automotive applications.