Surface Engineering and Innovative Materials in Tribological Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Tribology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2027 | Viewed by 363
Editors
Interests: (bio)tribocorrosion; (bio)tribology; (bio)mechanics; finite element method simulations; materials; statistics
Interests: tribology; biomimetics; viscoelastic materials; contact mechanics; adhesion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In engineering fields, the monitoring of friction and degradation is indispensable to avoid adverse effects. Indeed, tribological performances influence efficiency, reliability and the life cycle of industrial components. In sectors such as the aerospace or automative industries, critical scenarios from contact configurations represent clear evidence of potential failures, breakdowns and so on. In this framework, surface engineering and advanced coatings provide a relevant strategy for enhancing material performance. Specific treatments can improve wear resistance and reduce friction, especially under extreme mechanical, thermal, and environmental conditions. Hence, this Special Issue aims to provide a dedicated platform for high-quality contributions with emphasis on innovative solutions both at the micro- and nanoscale. Key topics will include, but are not limited to:
- Design and optimization of materials, coatings and surfaces.
- Cutting-edge surface treatment techniques.
- Investigation of tribological variables for severe issues.
- Multi-scale modelling and simulation of tribosystems.
Original research articles and reviews are both valid. Experimental, numerical, and computational approaches are also encouraged, especially when clearly connected to practical applications.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Marco De Stefano
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Carbone
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-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- innovative coatings
- material science
- surface treatments
- tribology
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