Cork Composites for Sustainable E-micromobility Safety

Bicycle helmets are mainly composed of thermoplastic components and expanded foams based on oil-derived materials. These seem not to be an option for users of electric vehicles in the context of micromobility. Focusing on standing e-scooters, head injuries are among the most common forms of trauma among its users. The literature indicates a critical need for novel and innovative personal protective gear. Cork composites and structures have shown great potential to be a sustainable alternative to materials employed in protective devices with the role of impact energy absorption. This chapter presents cork composites and cork-based structures as sustainable options for e-micromobility safety.