Corrosion and Wear Resistant Surfaces Through Advanced Surface Treatments

A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).

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Dear Colleagues, 

Component damage is a common phenomenon in mechanical system failures, primarily caused by wear, fatigue, deformation, and corrosion. These factors, acting individually or in combination, can lead to degradation of material properties, dimensional changes, or structural damage, ultimately impairing equipment functionality. Among these, wear and corrosion are the most predominant forms. Advanced surface engineering technologies refer to a category of techniques that enhance material properties through physical, chemical, mechanical, or other means of surface treatment or modification. This type of technology goes beyond simply applying a layer; it delves into the microstructure of the material's surface, altering its composition, structure, or properties, enabling the material to operate stably even in extreme environments or demanding scenarios.

We believe that the issue will provide a wonderful chance for authors to promote their latest scientific research achievements and update the knowledge base of this research field.

Prof. Dr. Yang Li
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Keywords

  • friction
  • contact mechanics
  • surface engineering
  • microfabrication
  • nanofabrication
  • surface design

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Advances in Solid Lubricating Layers for Gears: A Review
by Hongyang Zhang, Shuchong Wu, Jinghua Li and Yang Li
Lubricants 2026, 14(2), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants14020066 - 31 Jan 2026
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As a core component of industrial power transmission and motion control, the surface quality and dynamic performance of gears are pivotal to the transmission efficiency, durability, and reliability of mechanical equipment. Driven by extreme service conditions and the demands of high-precision applications, surface [...] Read more.
As a core component of industrial power transmission and motion control, the surface quality and dynamic performance of gears are pivotal to the transmission efficiency, durability, and reliability of mechanical equipment. Driven by extreme service conditions and the demands of high-precision applications, surface lubrication failures (such as contact fatigue and scuffing) have become a critical bottleneck limiting gear performance, making the development of advanced surface-strengthening technologies a vital direction for industrial innovation. This paper provides a systematic review of research progress in gear-related surface-strengthening technologies, with a particular focus on techniques for preparing solid lubricant layers. It elaborates on the microstructures, lubrication mechanisms, and application performance of typical solid lubricant layers (e.g., iron sulfides, nitrides, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), diamond-like carbon (DLC) films, and graphite-like carbon (GLC) films) in gear systems. Furthermore, it offers an in-depth analysis of the synergistic mechanisms between single-surface treatments and composite-strengthening processes. Additionally, it outlines innovative applications of additive manufacturing (AM) in gear manufacturing. Full article
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