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Composites as friction materials: Recent developments in non‐asbestos fiber reinforced friction materials—a review
Author(s) -
Bijwe Jayashree
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.10289
Subject(s) - materials science , asbestos , brake , composite material , asbestos fibers , fiber , forensic engineering , metallurgy , engineering
Replacement of conventional asbestos based friction materials has been called for because of bans on the use of asbestos. Research in this direction in the last decade has led to the development of more efficient asbestos‐free friction materials for automobiles. Fiber reinforced polymers show great promise for applications in modern vehicles. This review article focuses on the recent developments in the application of composites as friction materials. The first part of the article contains brief information about brakes, their action, brake materials, their desired properties, etc. The second part deals with the recent developments in non‐asbestos fiber reinforced friction materials.