Oneness in Tribology of Mechanical Components
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editor
Interests: lubrication fundamentals; numerical algorithm; grease lubrication; thermal EHL; transient EHL; impact wear; fretting; surface texture
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Dear Colleagues,
Tribology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses a wide range of topics, including lubrication, friction, and wear. For mechanically lubricated components, phenomena such as hydrodynamic lubrication, elastohydrodynamic lubrication, starved lubrication, thin-film lubrication, mixed lubrication, boundary lubrication, and even wear and failure caused by dry contact may manifest at different stages throughout the service life of a component.
Adopting a lifecycle perspective allows for a more systematic and comprehensive exploration of the underlying principles governing lubrication and wear. Compared to conclusions drawn from studies limited to a single stage, this approach can provide novel insights, leading to deeper understanding. This Special Issue, centered on the concept of “Oneness”, aims to encourage scholars to systematically investigate all phases of a mechanical component’s lifecycle from a unified perspective. Thus, we encourage submissions that span multiple stages. For instance, studies may involve the integrated analysis of coupled mechanisms in different lubrication regimes, such as the behaviors of anti-wear additive boundary films and surface anti-wear coatings under elastohydrodynamic and mixed lubrication. Alternatively, research may explore the complex relationships among lubrication, wear, and fatigue failure, such as the evolution of micro-damage on surfaces during starved lubrication. This multi-stage, multi-factor research perspective—with its focus on deepening recognition of the rules governing the lifespan of mechanical components—will enable more comprehensive understanding and contribute to breakthroughs in the field of tribology.
Prof. Dr. Jing Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oneness perspective
- tribology
- lubrication regimes
- wear mechanisms
- mechanical components
- elastohydrodynamic lubrication
- boundary lubrication
- mixed lubrication
- starved lubrication
- fatigue failure
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