This article reviews the current status of automotive brake disc research and the prospects for future research. At present, the research of brake disc performance mainly includes thermal conductivity, thermal fatigue resistance, wear resistance, and brake noise. It is found that a new alloy composite, heat treatment process, ceramic composite, new structure, and new materials are emerging. At the same time, it was found that ceramic and resin were used as the matrix, fiber materials were used as reinforcements to prepare brake discs, the addition of new fillers and the study of special reinforcement materials have become new hotspots in the study of brake discs. In the future development, carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs may become the main research focus of brake discs.
The influences of different laser power density in LSP (laser shock peening) on the corrosion performance of biocompatible magnesium alloy ZK60 were researched via SBF (Simulated Body Fliud) immersion testing and electrochemical testing. Corrosion morphology and corrosion products were observed and analyzed using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) outfitted with EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectrometer) and XRD (X-ray Diffraction). Simultaneously, 3D morphology, surface roughness, residual stress, and microstructure were also characterized. Results reveal that the modified samples can obtain higher residual compressive stress, which can lead to lower degradation rates in SBF solution. In terms of the weight loss of the samples, corrosion resistance increased by 52.1% maximally. The corrosion potential of modified samples in the SBF solution positively shifted from −1.3884 V to −1.1094 V and the corrosion current density decreased by 13.2% at most. The anti-corrosion ability of ZK60 is significantly enhanced by the LSP process.
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