Recent Advances in Adhesion, Tribology and Solid Mechanics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Sciences and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 14
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Interests: tribology; micro- and nano-tribology; nanomechanics; mechanical properties; MEMS materials; tribomechanical characterization of composite materials; nanosystems
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Interests: nanomechanics; micro- and nano-tribology; tribological characterization of MEMS/NEMS; contact mechanics; adhesion/stiction in microsystems; reliability and optimization of MEMS resonators; computational, mathematical and multiscale modeling
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Interests: mechatronic systems; mechanical construction of robots; CAD-CAM; innovative rehabilitation equipment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid development of advanced materials, micro- and nanoscale systems, and complex mechanical structures has intensified the need for a deeper understanding of adhesion, tribology, and solid mechanics. These interconnected fields play a critical role in predicting material behavior, enhancing durability, and improving the performance and reliability of engineering systems across multiple scales.
This Special Issue, “Recent Advances in Adhesion, Tribology and Solid Mechanics”, aims to provide a comprehensive forum for presenting recent theoretical, experimental, and numerical advances in these domains. Particular emphasis is placed on surface and interface phenomena, friction and wear mechanisms, contact mechanics, tribomechanical characterization, and the mechanical behavior of advanced, composite, and functional materials. Contributions addressing micro- and nano-tribology, nanomechanics, MEMS/NEMS materials, and multiscale modeling approaches are especially welcome.
Original research articles and high-quality review papers are invited that explore innovative methodologies, emerging technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches bridging mechanics, materials science, and surface engineering. By bringing together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry, this Special Issue seeks to foster scientific exchange, stimulate collaboration, and highlight state-of-the-art developments that contribute to both fundamental understanding and practical engineering applications.
We warmly invite researchers worldwide to submit their latest findings and share their insights with the scientific community.
Prof. Dr. Corina J. Bîrleanu
Dr. Florina Maria Șerdean
Dr. Florin Popişter
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adhesion
- tribology
- solid mechanics
- contact mechanics
- friction and wear
- micro- and nano-tribology
- nanomechanics
- surface engineering
- composite materials
- MEMS/NEMS
- mechanical characterization
- multiscale modeling
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