Recent Advances in Minimum Quantity Lubrication for Sustainable Machining
A special issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ISSN 2504-4494).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable manufacturing; minimum quantity lubrication (MQL); eco-friendly lubricants; additive mnaufacturing; smart and digital manufacturing
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Interests: smart materials and manufacturing; additive manufacturing; industry 4.0; circular economy; AI and ML; robotics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable machining is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, emphasizing the need to conserve resources, reduce emissions, and minimize environmental impact while maintaining productivity and quality. Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) plays a vital role in sustainable machining by significantly reducing cutting fluid use, minimizing fluid consumption, lowering waste generation, and enhancing overall process efficiency.
This Special Issue, “Recent Advances in Minimum Quantity Lubrication for Sustainable Machining,” invites original research articles and reviews that advance the understanding and application of MQL as a pathway to sustainability in manufacturing. Topics of interest include innovative MQL system designs, eco-friendly lubricant formulations (such as nano- and bio-based fluids), hybrid cooling and lubrication strategies, real-time monitoring, tool wear reduction, surface integrity improvement, and life cycle assessment of machining processes. Contributions exploring MQL within the broader framework of green and smart manufacturing are also welcome.
Together, these studies will strengthen the foundation for environmentally responsible and resource-efficient machining in the era of sustainable manufacturing.
Dr. Abdelkrem Eltaggaz
Dr. Shafahat Ali
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- minimum quantity lubrication (MQL)
- sustainable machining
- tool wear and surface integrity
- nano- and bio-lubricants
- tribology in machining, hybrid lubrication and cooling
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