Tribochemistry and Tribofilms
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribochemistry; surface science; polymer; lubricants
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tribofilms are considered as products of tribo-reactions, which normally occur on the topmost layer of a tribopair. It plays an important role in lubrication systems, particularly when machine elements operate under a boundary lubrication (BL) regime where asperity contacts are frequent.
Investigation on tribofilms and tribochemistry has continuously been conducted over the past decades. Both experimental and computational methods are developed in order to reveal tribofilm structure/property and physicochemical pathways involved in their formation process. Representative theories of adsorption-predominated mechanisms, hard and soft acid–bases (HSABs), and stress-augmented thermal activation (SATA) are proposed.
This Special Issue, titled “Tribochemistry and Tribofilms”, focuses on tribofilms, lubricant additives, and polymeric components. Contributions from scientists from all related areas are welcome. Research topics include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel lubricant additives;
- In situ measurements on tribofilms;
- Lubricants designed for cutting-edge applications, e.g., EVs;
- Advanced molecular simulation methods;
- Friction-/wear-reducing polymer composites.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Shaoli Jiang
Prof. Dr. Jean Michel Martin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tribofilms
- tribochemistry
- adsorption layer
- in situ methodology
- computational simulations
- green lubricants
- polymeric transfer films
- automotive applications
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