Synthetic Greases and Oils

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, amidst the expanding diversification and technological refinement across industrial domains, a notable demand for enhanced performance has emerged, extending beyond mere machinery to encompass lubricants engineered to mitigate friction and wear. Furthermore, in the pursuit of mitigating global warming and achieving a sustainable societal framework, the prerequisites for lubricants have been heightened, emphasizing energy conservation, resource efficiency, and longevity. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to address environmental contamination through the reduction of exhaust emissions, enhancement of biodegradability, and regulation of hazardous substance usage.

This Special Issue dedicated to synthetic greases and oils aims to elucidate prevailing trends and advancements in this domain, tailored to meet the escalating demands driven by the multifaceted expansion and technological sophistication within industrial sectors. This Special Issue seeks to delve into state-of-the-art research and innovations relevant to lubrication technology, covering topics such as the development of high-performance synthetic lubricants, advanced analytical methods, strategies for energy conservation and resource optimization, and initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability.

By showcasing cutting-edge research, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive exposition of advancements in synthetic greases and oils, thereby fostering discourse and collaboration among researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers toward sustainable technological solutions.

Prof. Dr. Renguo Lu
Dr. Koji Takiwatari
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Lubricants is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• synthetic lubricant
• grease
• oil
• high performance
• fluid structure interaction
• friction and wear
• lubrication
• rheology
• tribochemistry
• adsorption
• surface anylysis