Structural Evolution and Wear of Steels
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 721
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanical properties of metallic materials; effect of residual stresses; fatigue, fracture and impact toughness, creep; fracture and contact mechanics; surface engineering and galling resistance; wear and friction properties of coatings and materials; 3D printing, compatibility of lubricants and surfaces
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Interests: surface topography; coatings; surface texturing; fatigue; mechanical properties of metallic materials; wear and friction properties of materials; failure analysis of materials and components
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Interests: powder metallurgy; cryogenic processing of materials; tribology; additive manufacturing; surface engineering; severe plastic deformation (SPD) techniques; material characterization; statistical control; failure analysis of materials and components
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Steel, renowned for its strength, versatility, recyclability, and adaptability, is a fundamental material for a wide range of industrial uses, with its use spanning from constructions to machine components to tools. However, wear, a complicated phenomenon that weakens the structural integrity of steel and reduces its lifespan, significantly influences its long-term performance. This emphasizes the importance of comprehending wear behavior and subtle structural details for enhancing the performance of steel. Additionally, an improved understanding of steel’s structural properties promotes resource efficiency and sustainability, while also optimizing engineering designs for its endurance. Moreover, as industries evolve, the demand for high-strength steels with tailored properties intensifies, amplifying the need for comprehensive research in this domain. Thus, this Special Issue delves into the critical areas of structural evaluation and wear mechanisms in steel, aiming to provide scholars with a comprehensive understanding of these interconnected aspects to advance toward safer, more resilient, and more sustainable engineering solutions.
Dr. Bojan Podgornik
Dr. Marko Sedlacek
Dr. Venu Yarasu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- steel
- surface engineering
- heat treatment
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
- wear mechanisms
- structural integrity
- wear prediction
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