Tribological Impacts of Sustainable Fuels in Mobility Systems
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tribology; biolubricant waste; valorisation; thermal conversion; biomass
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global shift towards low-carbon and renewable fuels is instigating a significant change in the transportation industry, presenting new opportunities and challenges in tribology. While alternative fuels such as biodiesel (FAME), hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVOs), bioethanol, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) provide feasible replacements for fossil fuels, they frequently exhibit lower lubricity and modified chemical properties. Moreover, next-generation fuels, such as hydrogen, ammonia, and synthetic e-fuels, present distinct tribological issues, including water-induced emulsification, corrosion, and intricate interactions with lubricants and engine surfaces.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and critical reviews that explore the tribological behavior of both current and future fuels in automotive, aviation, and marine systems. Areas of interest encompass, but are not limited to, the following: the wear and deterioration of fuel injection components, fuel–lubricant compatibility, surface modification strategies, the development of friction modifiers, and additive solutions aimed at enhancing lubricity. We particularly seek contributions that feature experimental studies, simulation-based methods, and advancements in materials designed to reduce friction and wear under sustainable fuel conditions.
Dr. William Chong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fuel injection wear
- engine component durability
- sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs)
- marine biofuels
- hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE)
- low-lubricity fuel effects
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