lightweight materials
Carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium
Lightweight materials are substances with low density relative to their strength, used where reducing weight matters—aerospace, automotive, sports equipment.
The category includes aluminum alloys, carbon fiber composites, titanium, and advanced plastics.
Engineers choose lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency, speed, or portability: The bicycle frame uses lightweight materials to shave off ounces.
- KevlarProtective synthetic fiber
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
- space shuttleReusable crewed orbital vehicle
- aluminumElement thirteen
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
titanium · aerogels · graphene · polycarbonate · carbon nanotubes · fiberglass · beryllium · bioplastics · honeycomb structure · zirconia · polyethylene · epoxy resin · polypropylene · balsa · polyurethane foam · foam · bubble wrap · cork
- shoe featuresgel insoles, shock absorption, arch support, traction, grip
- automotive engineeringpowertrain, drivetrain, engine design, brake systems, suspension systems
- activewearsports bra, leggings, sportswear, yoga pants, athletic wear
- camp cookwaremess kit, mess tin, camp stove, camping pot, camp mug
- auto testingcrash test, emissions testing, road testing, brake testing, braking distance
- fuel efficiencyfuel economy, gas mileage, fuel consumption, efficiency rating, fuel saving