Experience on brake pads showed that the wear of the material in their composition is reduced by half

Chemical scientists from Biysk Technological Institute, a branch of Altai State Technical University, synthesized organic high-molecular compounds, on the basis of which it is possible to create polymers with enhanced heat resistance and resistance to ultraviolet radiation. On this January 28, the press service of the university.

It is noted that organic high-molecular compounds contain boron atoms in their composition. The production of polymers based on them will allow the exploitation of finished materials at temperatures up to +300 ° C. For example, the lifetime of structures made of composite materials based on boron-containing polymers increases by 2–3 times under the influence of sunlight.

When adding such polymers to other materials, they can significantly change the properties of products. Research and approbation of the technology for manufacturing brake pads based on organic boron polymers at the institute showed that material wear is halved, strength increases, the friction coefficient rises twice at elevated temperatures. When added to fiberglass products marked increase in fire resistance.