Enhancing Brake Pad Performances with Eco-friendly Natural Fiber Composites: A COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation Study
摘要
Due to increasing ecological awareness and stringent regulations, the transition from conventional brake pad materials like copper and asbestos to more environmentally friendly options have become crucial. This research article shows the efficacy of bamboo fibers as an alternative to traditional materials in brake pads, utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics software for simulation. This study focuses on assessing the mechanical and thermal performance of bamboo fiber composites under various braking conditions. Simulations reveal that these composites match or surpass conventional materials in terms of wear resistance, heat dissipation, and overall durability. The findings advocate for the adoption of bamboo fibers in brake pad manufacturing, highlighting their environmental benefits and potential for reducing dependency on non-renewable resources as it contributes to the advancement of sustainable automotive components with promising implications for future engineering applications. The main objective of this paper is to make a wear analysis for determining wear depth and wear rate using COMSOL Multiphysics and to compare this with commercially available brake composite using simulated results.