Composite Materials and E-Mobility

Composite Materials and E-Mobility: Bridging Materials Science with Electric Transport provides a multidisciplinary resource covering the evolving role of composites in electric vehicle applications, from lightweight structural components to advanced battery systems and thermal management solutions.

The book examines advanced polymeric, metallic, ceramic, and hybrid composites for electric vehicles and their cutting-edge manufacturing methods, including additive techniques. Coverage spans thermal and electrical optimization for battery systems, sustainability through green composites and recycling, and comprehensive lifecycle assessment frameworks. Industrial case studies spotlight real-world implementation challenges and opportunities, while forward-looking chapters examine smart, multifunctional, and next-generation composite systems. Online supplementary materials include sample datasets, mechanical property data, a laminate stiffness calculator and process parameter methods, all available at www.routledge.com/9781041331018.

Designed for researchers, practicing engineers, automotive designers, and policy makers working across materials science, mechanical engineering, and sustainable transport, this book serves as an essential reference for driving innovation in composite materials and achieving efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible electric mobility solutions.