Tribological and Mechanical Properties Studies of Smart Materials at Micro–Nano Scale

Dear Colleagues,

The emerging field of new, smart, advanced, multifunctional materials plays a significant role in modern sciences and technologies. It is expected that they will replace conventional materials in various engineering applications: aerospace, automotive, electronic, energy, medical, and many more. Yet, there are still many challenges for their utilization at their full potential.

We are pleased to invite you to submit recent studies on cutting-edge research in smart materials, their manufacturing, characterization, and understanding. This Special Issue will cover a wide range of topics in the mechanical and tribological properties characterization of new, smart advanced materials from nano to micro scale. These may include, but not are limited to, nano/micro-composites, bio-composites, new alloys, functional surfaces, adaptive coatings, as well as procedures and technologies for improving their properties and functions. Importantly, original research studies on numerical analysis and simulations are welcomed. Modern characterization techniques such as AFM, TEM, SEM, micro-CT, XPS, XRD, nanoindentation, tribometers, various mechanical tests, and many more that are appropriate to the field of study should be utilized in the research.

Original research papers, communications, and reviews that address the scope of this Special Issue are welcomed.

Dr. Jurgita Zekonyte
Prof. Hom Dhakal
Guest Editors

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