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Understanding Process-Structure-Property-Performance Relationships Of Thermoplastic Olefins (Tpo) Foams Through A Novel Manufacturing To Response Pathway, Sai Aditya Pradeep
Understanding Process-Structure-Property-Performance Relationships Of Thermoplastic Olefins (Tpo) Foams Through A Novel Manufacturing To Response Pathway, Sai Aditya Pradeep
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The global transportation industry is the second highest contributor to climate change. As a result, there has been a concerted effort to spearhead research in economical lightweighting technologies, as every 10 % reduction in weight will lead to to 6 – 8 % improvement in fuel efficiency. Additionally, the recent push for electrification and the emphasis on Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have seen original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) dive into lightweighting of materials to improve overall range and/or fuel-efficiency. Thermoplastic Olefins (TPOs) have in recent years carved out a niche in the automotive industry due to advantages such as …