Erosive Wear of Polymer Composites
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2025) | Viewed by 1033
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribology; composite materials
Interests: composite materials; advanced materials; tribological; physicochemical characterization of materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Erosive wear is a mechanism that causes damage to materials under conditions where flows carry solid particles that impact surfaces at high speeds. This phenomenon represents a considerable technical challenge because it can compromise the efficiency and lifespan of materials. Currently, polymer composites, due to their properties such as low density, good mechanical performance, high chemical resistance, and ease of processing, have generated significant interest and growth in their applications. Therefore, studying their performance against erosive wear is of significant impact.
In this Special Issue, “Erosive Wear of Polymer Composites”, we are looking to explore how the incorporation of reinforcements, such as fibers or nanoparticles, as well as new architectures, can enhance the performance of these materials against erosion. Through experimental and numerical studies, microstructural analysis, and predictive modeling, it is expected to report advances in the design of polymer composites with high erosive performance. Critical factors such as impact angle, particle velocity and material surface properties must also be addressed. This collection of research aims not only to understand wear mechanisms but also to contribute to the development of more resistant and sustainable materials for sectors such as energy, automotive, aeronautics, and aerospace, among others.
Prof. Dr. Edgar Ernesto Vera Cárdenas
Prof. Dr. Armando Irvin Martínez Pérez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- erosive wear
- polymer matrix
- composite materials
- coatings
- manufacturing process
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