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Towards the Development of Mechanical Systems Entirely Based on Natural Materials

Fatima Zohra Elhilali, Hicham Fihri-Fassi^*

Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, 26000, Morocco

* Corresponding Author: Hicham Fihri-Fassi. Email:

(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Materials and Energy an Updated Image for 2021)

Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing 2022, 18(5), 1285-1292. https://doi.org/10.32604/fdmp.2022.021803

Received 05 February 2022; Accepted 02 March 2022; Issue published 27 May 2022

Abstract

In order to mitigate the risks stemming from the utilization of mineral and synthetic organic substances, consensus exists in the literature that additional efforts should be devoted to the identification of adequate equivalent natural (ecological) materials. This work presents the outcomes of a preliminary study where the physical, mechanical, chemical and thermal properties of natural fibers have been considered. Initially, areca, and materials such as Moroccan doum and jute are considered. As a case study, a brake pad based on natural fibers is critically assessed.

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