The furfural industry makes natural fibre reinforced bioplastics (example: dalinyebo.com/item/456-new-green-materials) for the automotive industry. New developments of lightweight structural panels from natural fibres and furfural-derivatives are aimed at products for car and aircraft interiors.
Originally posted on Bioplastics News:
Industry trend: high end compounds and fiber reinforced compounds gradually replace metal in automotive parts
BioPlastic in Automotive sectorInjection molded Ketaspire Gear Wheels
Engineering plastics and thermoset materials have already succeeded in replacing metal in multiple markets. The key driver for this substitution is weight reduction and, consequently, lower fuel consumption for vehicles of all types.
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Source: http://greenenergypark.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/bioplastic-in-automotive-sector/
