Tribology of Powder Metallurgy Materials and Alloys
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 124
Special Issue Editors
Interests: powder metallurgy technologies; wear; tribocorrosion; biomedical; shape memory alloys; high-entropy alloys
Interests: powder compaction; sintering; composites; porous materials; wood and biomaterials; computed microtomography; extrusion printing AM
Interests: powder metallurgy technologies; composites; high-entropy alloys; aerospace alloys; wear; corrosion; tribocorrosion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, plays a pivotal role in understanding and improving the performance of materials in various applications. With the growing demand for advanced materials with enhanced mechanical properties, powder metallurgy (PM) has emerged as a versatile and efficient manufacturing technique. By enabling the production of complex shapes with controlled microstructures, PM allows for the design of materials with tailored properties, making it a crucial area of study for tribologists and materials scientists alike.
This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research findings and technological advancements in the field of tribology as it pertains to powder metallurgy materials. The unique characteristics of PM materials—such as their controlled porosity, grain structure, and ability to incorporate various alloying elements—present both opportunities and challenges in tribological applications.
Studies within this Special Issue seeks to advance the understanding of the tribological behavior of powder metallurgy materials and foster the development of innovative solutions for improving their performance. We hope that this collection of articles will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals engaged in the design and application of PM materials in tribological contexts, ranging from biomedical and automotive to aerospace and beyond.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to stimulate further research and collaboration in this critical field, ultimately leading to the development of more reliable, efficient, and sustainable material solutions for the challenges of the present and future.
Dr. Omar Jimenez
Prof. Dr. Luis Olmos
Dr. Jorge Chávez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovative synthesis methods for advanced wear-resistant materials
- metal-ceramic integration in tribological systems
- use of AI for preventing wear
- solid lubricants for demandant conditions
- relationship of wear mechanisms and microstructure
- small scale tribology
- emerging technologies in PM for tribology applications
- powder metallurgy components with low friction
- powder metallurgy materials as lubricants
- finite element method to predict wear
- nanotribological systems via PM
- sustainable practices for wear-resistant components
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing in PM
- tribology in biomedical systems
- low- and high-temperature PM materials
- wear-resistant materials for extreme environments
- tribology in lightweight aerospace components
- fretting wear behavior.
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