Carbon Fibre Reinforced Ceramic Composites (CFRCC) have undergone rapid development in brake disc applications, due to their combination of thermal and mechanical properties, with less than one third the density of cast iron. A research project, funded by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), aimed to develop an optimised process for manufacturing CFRCCs with high temperature and extended life for aircraft, automotive, rail and industrial friction applications. The project, known as ReBrake, was based on designed-for-purpose raw materials and efficient recycling of polymer-based carbon fibre (CF) waste, mainly from aerospace where variability of material is limited.
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