Authors:
Rajwinder Gill, Amresh Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Maruf Farhan, Bhopendra Singh

Addresses:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh Engineering College, Mohali, Punjab, India. Department of STEM, University of Sussex International Study Centre, Falmer, England, United Kingdom. Department of Engineering, Amity University Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Abstract:

This detailed review focuses on the utilization of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) reinforced in automotive parts. As investigations into new automotive materials continue to grow, the requirements for improved performance, durability, and energy efficiency of today's vehicles are increasingly reliant on advanced materials. hBN is considered "white graphene" because of its similarly layered structure. hBN is a beautifully arranged material with great thermal, mechanical, and tribological properties that can be applied in numerous automotive applications. The paper is a review of the research on hBN and its use in brake systems, engine lubricants, thermal management solutions, tire components, and structural composites. The paper features several ways hBN can bring positive changes, including reduced friction and wear, enhanced thermal conductivity, and increased mechanical strength. The main issues faced while using hBN as a trustworthy replacement or complement to other materials, like their dispersion and the cost, effectiveness of the materials, have been discussed by the authors of the paper. Still, they have also reviewed potential future research paths for hBN and its potential to advance automotive materials research in sustainability, efficiency, and high-performance vehicles.

Keywords: Hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN); Automotive and Reinforcement; Thermal Management; Mechanical Properties; Composites and Lubricants; Brake Systems; Friction and Wear.

Received on: 08/12/2024, Revised on: 14/02/2025, Accepted on: 05/04/2025, Published on: 07/12/2025

DOI: 10.69888/FTSSM.2025.000576

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Structures and Materials, 2025 Vol. 1 No. 2, Pages: 106-115

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