Advances in Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Nanocomposites
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 97
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribology; mechanical surface and interface; tribology of composite materials; nanomaterials; lubtication
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the rapid development of the industrialized world, the demand for nanocomposites with high performance is increasing significantly. The mechanical properties are important factors in the structural and functional applications of nanocomposites. The improved tribological properties of nanomaterials help reduce wear and extend longevity. Extensive studies by researchers from various countries have been conducted, and numerous approaches have been devoted to improving the mechanical and tribological properties of nanocomposites. However, more and more fields, such as modern aerospace, nuclear energy, electric power, and other high-tech industries, are demanding higher requirements for the enhanced mechanical and tribological performance of nanomaterials.
This topic aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and future directions in this crucial area and seeks the submission of manuscripts covering aspects of one or more of the following areas:
- Preparation strategies and approaches to achieve high mechanical and tribological properties.
- Characterization and testing techniques of mechanical and tribological properties.
- Fundamental strengthening mechanisms of mechanical and tribological properties.
- Novel nanocomposites (polymer, ceramic, and metal) with excellent performance and their engineering applications.
- Modeling and simulation of nanocomposites at different scales from nano, meso, to macro.
- Performance prediction of nanocomposites by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
Dr. Zhengjia Ji
Dr. Xiaolei Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite
- polymer
- ceramic
- metal
- friction
- wear
- lubrication
- strengthening mechanism
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