Self-Lubrication Technologies and Tribology Behavior in High-Performance Mechanical Components
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 432
Special Issue Editors
Interests: preparation; research and development of high-strength steel; improvement of mechanical properties and service life of engineering components
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Interests: preparation technology and engineering application of nano super-strong steel; development and application of high-end nano-bearing steel; research on preparation and application of nickel-based superalloys
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted invite submissions for the Special Issue “Self-Lubrication Technologies and Tribology Behavior in High-Performance Mechanical Components”. Our aim with this Special Issue is to compile a comprehensive collection of the most recent, cutting-edge developments and innovations in this field.
With the continuous development of high-end equipment manufacturing towards high speed, heavy load, high precision, and extreme working conditions (high/low temperature, vacuum, radiation), traditional lubrication methods have faced enormous challenges. Developing self-lubricating technologies and materials with low friction, high wear resistance, long lifespans, and environmental adaptability has become a key core for improving the reliability and energy efficiency of mechanical systems. This Special Issue will showcase the latest achievements in research and cutting-edge progress in this field and promote academic exchange and technological transformation. We invite researchers, engineers, and scholars in this field to submit papers. The topics of the manuscripts can include, but are not limited to, the following areas: new self-lubricating materials and coatings, surface texturing and modification techniques, frictional mechanisms and simulations, advanced characterization and in-situ monitoring, performance research under extreme working conditions, and so on.
We are particularly eager to receive submissions from a diverse range of scholars, industry researchers, and practitioners who are currently contributing to this rapidly evolving field. This call for papers represents an exceptional opportunity for your work to reach a broad audience and for you to engage with others in your field.
Dr. Yanhui Wang
Dr. Leijie Zhao
Dr. Hongtao Zeng
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Lubricants is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- self-lubrication
- friction
- wear
- lubrication
- tribology behavior
- mechanical components
- wearing mechanism
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