A Review on Application of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite in Automotive Industry

Abstract

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite is the Composite material in which fibres are used to
reinforce the polymer matrix for to improve its mechanical and chemical properties. Composites comprise strong load
carrying material is known as reinforcement and weaker materials is known as matrix. Reinforcement provides stiffness
and strength which helps to support structural load. Material plays an important role in the automotive parts. Fibre
reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material are the best alternatives to the conventional materials like steel or
aluminium used in the automotive industry at the point of view weight and cost. The properties of the Fibre Reinforced
Polymer composite include greater design flexibility, high specific strength, high specific stiffness, non-corrosive
nature, strong and lightweight.Glass fibre is the most widely used FRP material, because of its low cost and easy
availability on the market.The other typical area of application of Fibre reinforced polymer composite includes aircraft
industry, chemical industry, wind power plants, sporting goods, boats, ships etc. This paper attempts to review
applications of Fibre Reinforced Polymer composite in automotive industry and opportunities of FRP composite
towards industrial environment.