High-Temperature Self-Lubricating Materials: Current Applications and Future Directions
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editors
Interests: high temperature self-lubricating materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
High-temperature self-lubricating materials play a critical role in extreme environments, such as aerospace, automotive, and energy systems, where traditional lubricants are inadequate. This Special Issue explores recent advancements in these materials, including novel composites, solid lubricants (e.g., graphite, MoS2, and MAX phases), and adaptive coatings that reduce friction and wear under thermal stress. We seek papers that cover experimental studies, computational modeling, and real-world applications, highlighting innovations in material design and performance optimization. Additionally, this Special Issue aims to address emerging trends, such as smart self-lubricating systems and sustainable high-temperature materials, while identifying key challenges and future research directions. By bridging academia and industry, we hope to foster breakthroughs in lubrication technology for next-generation engineering systems.
Dr. Wenyao Sun
Dr. Chengxu Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- high-temperature lubrication
- self-lubricating materials
- solid lubricants
- wear resistance
- tribology
- extreme-condition materials
- thermal stability
- advanced composites
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