Friction and Wear Properties of Sprayed Coatings
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced materials; thin films and coatings; tribology and corrosion; surfaces and interfaces
Interests: thermal spray; coatings
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Interests: coatings; cold spray; additive manufacturing; tribological properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Issue will highlight advancements in thermal spray coating technologies aimed at improving tribological performance, such as for friction and wear, through a variety of spray coating methods. We invite contributions to thermal spray coating technologies, such as plasma spraying, twin wire arc spraying, high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spraying, combustion flame spraying, and cold spraying. This Special Issue will explore how coating composition, microstructure, and surface preparation influence frictional behavior and wear mechanisms under diverse operating conditions. By providing a platform for the latest research and innovations, this Issue aims to promote a deeper understanding of lubrication technologies and surface protection strategies for industrial, automotive, aerospace, and energy applications.
Dr. Nay Win Khun
Dr. Adrian Wei Yee Tan
Dr. Wen Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tribological performance of sprayed coatings
- surface engineering for friction and wear
- thermal spray coating technologies
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