Mechanisms and Engineering Applications of Drag Reduction and Wear Resistance in Bionic Non-Smooth Surfaces
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bionic tribology and its application in friction control; bionic drag reduction and wear resistance technology development; bionic design principles for high-performance friction materials; structural bionics of cutting tools for enhanced tribological performance; biomimetic surface engineering for friction reduction in mechanical components; mechanism investigation of bionic structures on friction and wear behavior; bionic optimization of cutting tool materials and interface tribology; development of biomimetic friction-resistant materials for industrial applications
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Interests: structural design and tribological behavior of Cu-based friction materials; structural design and tribological performance optimization of resin-based friction materials; bionic design strategies for Cu-based brake friction materials; bionic structure-inspired resin-based friction materials and their tribological mechanisms; interface interaction and wear mechanism of Cu/resin matrix friction materials; effect of micro/nano structural regulation on tribological behavior of friction materials; development of high-performance and environmentally friendly Cu/resin-based friction materials; application-oriented optimization of friction materials for automotive/aerospace braking systems
Interests: bionic tribology and its application in agricultural machinery; bionic drag reduction and wear resistance technology development; bionic tribology and its finite element simulation; mechanism investigation of bionic structures on friction and wear behavior; bionic structural design of subsoiler shanks; bionic non-smooth surface of subsoiler shanks; finite element simulation of bionic subsoiler shanks; bionic tribology of agricultural machinery for black soil
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the mechanisms and engineering applications of drag reduction and wear resistance in bionic non-smooth surfaces. Drawing inspiration from nature’s optimized structures, it aims to gather cutting-edge research on surface design, material modification, and performance testing. Topics include biomimetic structure fabrication, friction-reduction mechanisms, wear-resistance optimization, and industrial applications in machinery, aerospace, and marine engineering. We welcome original research, reviews, and technical notes that bridge theoretical innovations with practical implementations. This Special Issue will provide a platform for scholars and engineers to exchange insights and promote the development and industrialization of high-performance bionic surface technologies.
Prof. Dr. Yunhai Ma
Dr. Lekai Li
Dr. Wei Song
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bionic tribology
- biomimetic drag reduction
- biomimetic wear resistance
- bionic design of friction materials
- biomimetic cutting tools
- bionic surface engineering
- tribology behavior
- biomimetic friction materials
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