Evaluation of The Physical Properties of Hazelnut Shell Dust-Added Brake Pad Samples Treated With Cryogenic Process

After understanding that asbestos fibers are harmful to human health; researchers have investigated for alternative and eco-friendly materials. Agricultural products can be an example of these alternative and environmentally friendly materials because they are easily supplied . Thus, in this study, asbestos-free automotive brake pads produced from %7 hazelnut dusts with other seventeen additives. Hazelnut shell is preferred because it is widespread in our country. Cryogenic process applied at -80°C to the brake pads. Before and after cryogenic treatment, the produced brake pads properties such as water absorption, hardness test, porosity and microstructural examinations were investigated. The hardness values of brake pads increases after cryogenic and cyclic-cryogenic process. The highest values obtained for the B-CYC sample.