Microstructure and Tribological Properties of Alloys
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribology; metal materials; high-entropy alloy; microstructure; strength, hardness, and wear resistance; friction reaction film
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Alloys are indispensable materials in the construction of engineering machinery and equipment. The tribological properties of alloy materials are directly linked to the stability and service life of mechanical equipment. Moreover, micro–nano-sized alloys or metallic additives play a pivotal role in modifying lubricating oils and greases. The microstructure of alloys and the crystalline evolution during their service life are of utmost importance for comprehending their tribological behavior.
This Special Issue centers on the microstructure and tribological properties of alloy materials. It warmly welcomes submissions related to the microstructure and tribological research of diverse structural and functional metallic materials. These materials include, but are not restricted to, commonly used steels, copper alloys, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, high-entropy alloys, and metal matrix composites. Both research articles and review papers are highly encouraged.
Dr. Shaowei Li
Dr. Shuang Yi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal
- alloy additive
- tribology
- lubrication
- microstructre
- service life
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