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Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies

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Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies

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As sustainability becomes a strategic priority across the automotive industry, the development and integration of eco-friendly materials for vehicle interiors are gaining unprecedented momentum. This paper investigates current trends, key challenges, and circular design strategies that are shaping the transition toward sustainable interior components. Emphasis is placed on the adoption of natural fiber composites, recycled plastics, bio-based polymers, and emerging alternatives such as mycelium-based and biodegradable materials. The study further explores end-of-life considerations, design-for-disassembly principles, and policy frameworks such as the EU Green Deal and Extended Producer Responsibility. While the shift toward sustainable materials offers clear environmental advantages, challenges remain in terms of cost, scalability, and standardization. Through a synthesis of market projections, industry practices, and innovative case studies, this research highlights how sustainable material strategies can support long-term environmental goals while aligning with functional and aesthetic requirements of automotive interior design.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sustainability, Green Deal, Automotive, Automotive Interior

Kaynakça

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Uysal, N. (2025). Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies. Hendese Teknik Bilimler ve Mühendislik Dergisi, 2(1), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15278185
AMA
1.Uysal N. Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies. HENDESE. 2025;2(1):26-31. doi:10.5281/zenodo.15278185
Chicago
Uysal, Naci. 2025. “Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies”. Hendese Teknik Bilimler ve Mühendislik Dergisi 2 (1): 26-31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15278185.
EndNote
Uysal N (01 Nisan 2025) Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies. Hendese Teknik Bilimler ve Mühendislik Dergisi 2 1 26–31.
IEEE
[1]N. Uysal, “Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies”, HENDESE, c. 2, sy 1, ss. 26–31, Nis. 2025, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15278185.
ISNAD
Uysal, Naci. “Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies”. Hendese Teknik Bilimler ve Mühendislik Dergisi 2/1 (01 Nisan 2025): 26-31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15278185.
JAMA
1.Uysal N. Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies. HENDESE. 2025;2:26–31.
MLA
Uysal, Naci. “Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies”. Hendese Teknik Bilimler ve Mühendislik Dergisi, c. 2, sy 1, Nisan 2025, ss. 26-31, doi:10.5281/zenodo.15278185.
Vancouver
1.Naci Uysal. Sustainable Materials for Automotive Interiors Trends, Challenges, and Circular Design Strategies. HENDESE. 01 Nisan 2025;2(1):26-31. doi:10.5281/zenodo.15278185