Tribological Characterization and Optimization of Aluminum-Based Composites for Powertrain Systems
A Special Issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 December 2026 | Viewed by 1476
Editors
Interests: mechanical engineering; motor vehicles and engines; alternative fuels; tribology; maintenance; recycling
Interests: mechanical engineering; tribology; optimization; micro/nano-composites; Taguchi-Grey; artificial neural networks
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Dear Colleagues,
Due to their low density, high specific strength, and enhanced tribological performance, aluminum-based composites are promising materials for powertrain applications, particularly in the automotive sector. These materials are increasingly used in components such as pistons, cylinder liners, gearboxes, and bearings, where friction, wear resistance, and thermal stability are critical.
Reducing mechanical losses in engines and reciprocating compressors through the application of advanced tribological materials and coatings contribute to lower fuel consumption and, consequently, reduced emissions of harmful combustion products.
Aluminum matrix composites reinforced with ceramic particles (e.g., SiC, B₄C, Al₂O₃, TiC), solid lubricants (e.g., Gr, MoS₂) and hybrid reinforcements are the focus of growing research efforts aimed at improving mechanical and tribological properties. In addition, modern optimization techniques including multi-objective optimization, artificial intelligence, and advanced statistical methods are increasingly employed to optimize processing parameters and enhance tribological performance.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality contributions addressing experimental, numerical, and optimization approaches related to improving the tribological behavior, microstructure, and overall performance of aluminum-based composites for powertrain systems.
Dr. Saša T. Milojević
Dr. Slavica Miladinovic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aluminum matrix composites
- emissions
- engine components
- friction and wear
- lubrication
- mechanical losses
- powertrain systems
- tribology
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