Friction and Dynamic Behaviors of Thin Films
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2023) | Viewed by 201
Special Issue Editors
Interests: space tribology; friction and wear of mechanical systems; mechanical design; molecular dynamics simulation; digital twins; model-based system engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The reduction in friction between two contact surfaces with relative motion is an established topic in many mechanical systems. Thin films are widely used in mechanical systems in harsh environments, especially in the space environment, and many studies are performed on the friction behaviors of thin films. This Special Issue intends to address the latest progress in the field of thin films for metals. Original contributions related to thin film materials and their friction properties, mechanical characterization, and applications are welcome. The environmental compatibility of thin films should be regarded as one of the most important advantages to meet the requirements of friction reduction in the friction process. The topics of interest for this Special Issue include (but are not restricted to):
- Friction of thin films at the nano-, micro- and macro-scale;
- Molecular dynamics simulation of the friction process;
- Crystal structure evolution of thin films;
- Thermodynamic properties of thin films;
- Mechanical properties under space environment;
- Any other friction-related dynamics.
Dr. Ruiting Tong
Dr. Qi Wan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- friction properties
- dynamic behaviors
- thin films
- mechanical properties
- molecular dynamics simulation
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