Advances in Wear-Resistant Fe-Based Materials
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1223
Special Issue Editor
Interests: low-cost, high-performance magnesium alloys; wear-resistant Fe-based metals; high thermal conductivity and high strength-toughness graphite steel; friction; wear
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fe-based materials are widely utilized in various fields, including engineering machinery, mining and crushing, thermal power generation, cement building materials, and railways. In these applications, wear failure is frequently observed, highlighting the importance of enhancing wear resistance due to its significant economic and industrial value.
Wear-resistant iron-based materials are currently being developed by increasing hardness, introducing hard particles or carbides, and reducing friction coefficients through the incorporation of lubricating materials or external lubrication. Utilizing high-resistance iron-based materials in mechanical components can significantly extend their service life.
This Special Issue focuses on enhancing the wear performance of iron-based materials through composition optimization, advanced preparation techniques, and lubricating phase incorporation. A thorough investigation of Fe-based materials' tribological behavior under diverse wear conditions is essential for improving wear resistance. This Special Issue aims to provide practical insights for engineers developing high-performance, wear-resistant iron-based materials.
Dr. Yuzhou Du
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Fe-based materials
- wear
- friction
- hardness
- lubricant
- tribology
- microstructure
- composites
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