Advanced Surface Engineering for Tribological Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Sciences and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 92
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hard coatings; tribology; wear and tear; mechanical and physical properties
Interests: material mechanics; numerical modeling
Interests: tribology; wear; friction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue is dedicated to presenting the latest developments in the design, characterization, and application of surface engineering technologies aimed at enhancing the tribological performance of materials and components. This volume gathers original research and review papers covering hard coatings and solid lubricants, thermo-chemical treatments, laser texturing, and other surface modification techniques to reduce wear and friction under diverse operating conditions. Both fundamental studies—such as the relationship between microstructure and tribological properties—and applied research in strategic sectors like automotive, energy, aerospace, biomedical, and advanced manufacturing are featured. Contributions also include works on advanced characterization techniques, computational simulation of contact, and modeling of wear mechanisms, as well as the integration of emerging technologies, such as smart functional coatings and nanotechnology-based solutions. This Special Issue aims to promote knowledge exchange among researchers, engineers, and designers, fostering innovation in tribology and its contribution to efficiency, sustainability, and the reliability of high-value mechanical systems and products.
Prof. Dr. Noé López Perrusquia
Prof. Dr. Marco Antonio Doñu-Ruíz
Prof. Dr. Ernesto David Garcia Bustos
Dr. Milton Carlos Elías-Espinosa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced tribology
- hard coatings
- surface treatments
- tribological modeling and simulation
- microstructure and properties
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