Tribological Behavior of Hybrid Polymer Composites Under Thermal, Mechanical and Environmental Stressors
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 149
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribology; composite; super-alloys; surface
Interests: tribology; polymer composite materials; mechanical tests
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the Special Issue dedicated to the "Tribological Behavior of Hybrid Polymer Composites under Thermal, Mechanical and Environmental Stressors". This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances and scientific breakthroughs in the wear behavior and durability of hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer composites subjected to various tribological and environmental conditions.
We welcome original research and comprehensive review articles that explore the influence of fiber architecture (e.g., flax, hemp, basalt, glass, and carbon), hygrothermal aging, solid particle erosion, and manufacturing process parameters on the frictional and wear performance of composite systems. Studies focusing on reciprocating and pin-on-disk wear behavior, as well as post-wear impact resistance and mechanical degradation, are of particular interest.
This issue will also cover research addressing the synergistic effects of temperature, pressure, and moisture on wear resistance and surface degradation, offering valuable insights into the long-term performance of composite materials in demanding environments. Furthermore, we encourage studies investigating the tribological performance of hybrid composites through experimental, computational, or multi-scale modeling approaches.
We particularly invite contributions from researchers working on sustainable, natural–synthetic hybrid composites and their applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, and structural engineering. This Special Issue provides an excellent platform for disseminating your latest work to a wide international audience and engaging with experts across academia and industry.
Prof. Dr. Sinan Fidan
Dr. Mehmet Iskender Ozsoy
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bora
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hybrid polymer composites
- tribological behavior
- hygrothermal aging
- reciprocating wear
- high-temperature wear
- solid particle erosion
- pin-on-disk test
- natural and synthetic fibers
- impact resistance after wear
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