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Application of Recycled Plastics in Automotive Industry: a short review
Application of Recycled Plastics in Automotive Industry: a short review

Author(s): Zuzana Mitaľová, Darina Dupláková, Dušan Mitaľ
Subject(s): Review, Business Economy / Management
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: PET bottles; plastic waste; automotive industry; recycled plastic; composite material

Summary/Abstract: The paper describes application of recycled plastic materials in the automotive industry. It deals with various types of recycled plastics used in vehicle interiors / exteriors. Introduction of plastics into cars brings about reduction in weight of the vehicle, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and increased performance. Since the quantity of generated plastic waste is extreme, the issue of recycling is highly topical.

  • Issue Year: 5/2022
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 200-205
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English