Friction and Lubrication of Sliding Bearings, Volume II

Dear Colleagues,

Building on the success of the published Special Issue “Friction and Lubrication of Sliding Bearings”, we are pleased to announce the launch of the second Special Issue, to which you are invited to contribute.

Every year, billions of bearings of all kinds are used worldwide. Bearings are by far the most common machine elements. From miniature bearings used in watches to huge sliding bearings used in hydro turbines, bearings are present in almost every possible aspect of our lives.

The role of bearings is to guide and support surfaces in relative motion and, at the same time, to reduce friction. At first glance, this may seem to be a simple task. However, not only does this task involve complex physical, chemical, mechanical, and energetic phenomena, its role is of paramount importance in our current efforts to increase the efficiency of machines, to extend their working lives, and to protect the environment.

Research into all aspects of bearing operations has been extensive in the last century. However, the drive for better-quality and longer-lasting bearings and the use of new materials, designs, and lubricants enable continuous research and contribute new knowledge to engineering science. The current Special Issue focuses on the latest developments in lubrication mechanisms and lubricants and the effect of working parameters on their functionality and the modelling of their behavior.

Prof. Dr. Shih-Chieh Lin
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Lubricants is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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