Development of Engineered Acoustically Tunable Lightweight Automotive Components Utilizing Waste Fiber/Yarn

Abstract

This paper presents a case study of utilizing waste streams from diverse fiber/yarn products to create engineered automotive acoustic components. Cost, weight, acoustic performance and recyclabiHty are important attributes in the automotive industry. Creating engineered products from waste streams requires a systematic approach, which takes into account factors such as material properties, material handling, process and logistics.