Tribology of Advanced Films and Coatings: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Tribology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2026 | Viewed by 363
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The control of wear and friction, the core focus of tribology, is critical for enhancing the longevity, reliability, and energy efficiency of mechanical systems across all engineering sectors. The strategic application of advanced films and coatings is the most powerful method to engineer surfaces that can achieve superior tribological performance. This field is rapidly evolving with the development of novel materials, nano-scale film architectures, and sophisticated deposition processes designed to meet extreme operational demands.
The aim of this Special Issue, entitled “Tribology of Advanced Films and Coatings: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications”, is to collect and disseminate cutting-edge research on the design, characterization, and application of surface-engineered materials for friction and wear control. We seek the submission of contributions that deepen our understanding of tribological mechanisms at the interface of coated surfaces and provide innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses all aspects related to the tribological performance of engineered surfaces. We welcome the submission of original research, reviews, and case studies. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design and Fabrication: Development of novel tribological coatings and films (e.g., nanocomposites, DLC, high-entropy alloys, 2D materials, multilayers). Advances in deposition techniques like PVD, CVD, thermal spray, and ALD.
- Properties and Characterization: Experimental evaluation of wear resistance, friction coefficients, adhesion, and hardness. In situ and operando characterization of tribological behavior.
- Mechanisms and Modeling: Fundamental investigation of wear mechanisms (abrasive, adhesive, fatigue, tribo-oxidation) in coated systems. Computational modeling of stress, strain, and damage evolution in films and coatings.
- Performance in Environments: Tribological behavior under extreme conditions (high temperatures, corrosive media, vacuum, humidity). Synergistic effects of wear and corrosion.
- Applications: Case studies in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing (cutting tools), energy, and biomedical implants where advanced coatings provide critical solutions.
Dr. Sangharatna M. Ramteke
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wear resistance
- tribological coatings
- thin films
- friction
- surface engineering
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