The Implementation of Graphene Composites for Automotive: An Industrial Perspective

International Conference on Science and Innovated Engineering

工业技术（总论）;自然科学（总论）

Izzaty, N.^1 ; Sastra, H.Y.^1 ; Ilyas^1

Department of Industrial Engineering, Syiah Kuala University, Darussalam Banda Aceh

23111, Indonesia^1

关键词: Business ecosystem;    Fabrication technique;    Graphene composites;    Innovation management;    PESTEL analysis;    Scenario Planning;    Structural applications;    Sustainable supply chains;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/536/1/012133/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/536/1/012133

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Graphene with its exceptional properties in particular the mechanical ones: strength and flexibility, has been found potentially applicable to improve performance of composite materials. Graphene composites is expected to be lighter yet provide more strength, much stronger than steel. This meets the growing demand in the automotive sector which requires lightweight as well as energy efficient and safe vehicles (EESVs) in order to reduce CO2 emission and achieve more fuel economy of the vehicles. Hence, it is suggested to be applied in structural applications for automobiles. However, its scalability for massive production scale is still under investigation. It encounters challenges such as high manufacturing cost, feasible fabrication techniques, as well as safety issues. This study elaborates further the industrial perspectives on the implementation of graphene composites in automotive industry. The analysis in this study emphasises on three different aspects of innovation management: business ecosystem, PESTEL analysis, and scenario planning. The results of this study reveal key partners as well as potential competitors from the insights of business ecosystem, and two major concerns from PESTEL analysis and scenario planning: sustainable supply chains and quality of the graphene composites.