Wear mechanism evolution on brake discs for reduced wear and particulate emissions

Brake disc wear contributes heavily to particulate matter as non-exhaust emission in the transportation sector. To tackle this issue, research on this topic has so far been directed at obtaining a hard and dense disc surface to reduce abrasive wear. The present research manipulates the disc surface morphology so that an adhesive transfer layer can be formed during sliding to protect the disc from wear. The designed interlocking surface was …