Special ceramics applied in the automotive field

I. Application of Ceramics in Automotive Brakes
Ceramic brakes are manufactured based on carbon fiber brakes. A carbon fiber brake disc is initially composed of carbon fiber and resin. It is pressed into shape by a machine and then made into a ceramic brake through several processes such as heating, carbonization, heating, and cooling. The hardness of the carbon silicon compound surface of the ceramic brake is close to that of a diamond. The carbon fiber structure inside the disc makes it strong, impact-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, resulting in an extremely wear-resistant disc. Currently, this technology is used not only in F1 racing cars but also in super civilian sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG.
II. Application of Special Ceramics in Automotive Sensors
Automotive sensors are required to be durable in the harsh environments typical of automobiles (high temperature, low temperature, vibration, acceleration, humidity, noise, exhaust gas), and should be small, lightweight, have good reusability of physicochemical porcelain, and a wide output range. Ceramics' heat resistance, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and their potential excellent electromagnetic and optical functions have been utilized in recent years with the advancement of manufacturing technology. Sensors made of ceramic materials can meet the above requirements.
III. Application of Ceramic Materials in Automotive Technology
In recent years, ceramic technology, widely used in aerospace technology, has begun to be applied to automobiles. The advantages of this technology are good heat insulation, ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures, mature technology, and stable quality. To achieve the goal of low heat dissipation, zirconia can be sprayed onto engine combustion chamber components such as piston tops and cylinder liners. Engines treated in this way can reduce heat dissipation loss, reduce engine weight, reduce engine size, and reduce fuel consumption.
IV. Application of Ceramics in Automotive Shock Absorbers
The shock absorber of a sedan is an intelligent shock absorber successfully developed by comprehensively utilizing the positive piezoelectric effect, inverse piezoelectric effect, and electrostrictive effect of ceramics. Due to the use of high-sensitivity ceramic components, this shock absorber has the function of identifying the road surface and self-adjusting, which can minimize the vibration of the sedan caused by rough roads.
V. Application of Intelligent Ceramic Materials in Automobiles
As a category of special ceramic products, intelligent ceramic materials, including materials used in automobile manufacturing that are environmentally friendly and can respond sensitively to environmental changes, have become a focus of research in the field of materials science and engineering.