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Friction, Wear and Surface Engineering of Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanics of Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 1280

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Dr. Andrzej Dzierwa

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Department of Manufacturing Processes and Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Rzeszow University of Technology, Powstancow Warszawy 8, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
Interests: tribology; friction; wear; surface engineering; surface metrology; manufacturing processes
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Dear Colleagues,

Tribology plays a vital role across many industries and applications where surfaces interact in relative motion, improving the efficiency, reliability, performance, energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability of modern products and systems. As measurement technologies and analytical tools continue to evolve, there is a growing opportunity to deepen our understanding of surface interactions and develop materials and solutions with enhanced performance. Numerous researchers have explored the impact of surface topography, surface engineering, and material properties on the tribological performance of various elements. These studies have shown that parameters such as surface roughness, surface texture, surface energy, hardness, microstructure, coatings, and surface treatments can significantly affect friction, wear rates, and overall system durability. However, the relationships between these factors are often complex and nonlinear, leading to varied and sometimes contradictory findings in the literature. Continued research in this area is essential for the development of more reliable and efficient components for industrial systems.

We welcome high-quality contributions that offer novel insights or practical advancements in this field. We hope that this Special Issue will advance our understanding of friction, wear, and surface engineering of materials and serve as an important platform for this vital scientific discussion.

Dr. Andrzej Dzierwa
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Keywords

  • tribology
  • friction
  • wear
  • surface engineering
  • surface topography
  • surface metrology
  • lubrication
  • materials

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Erosive Wear Mitigation Using 3D-Printed Twisted Tape Insert Under Liquid–Solid Flow
by Hammad Subhani, Rehan Khan and Darko Damjanović
Materials 2026, 19(3), 453; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19030453 - 23 Jan 2026
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This study examines whether twisted tape inserts in a pipe system can reduce pipe erosion under a liquid–solid flow regime. Three different twisted tape configurations were designed using 3D printing technology: tapes with one twist, four twists, and four twists with perforations. Experiments [...] Read more.
This study examines whether twisted tape inserts in a pipe system can reduce pipe erosion under a liquid–solid flow regime. Three different twisted tape configurations were designed using 3D printing technology: tapes with one twist, four twists, and four twists with perforations. Experiments were performed using a PVC pipe with a carbon steel plate as the material under investigation. Slurries of water and silica sand were prepared with varying sand concentrations—1%, 3%, and 5%—to induce different erosion rates. The experimental results were backed by Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using the discrete phase model (DPM) to predict particle flow and erosion attributes. Erosion trends were also tested through mass loss and paint loss tests. The analysis outcomes demonstrated that the one-twist, four-twist, and perforated four-twist tapes reduced the erosion rate by 18%, 39%, and 45%, respectively. Among the different configurations, the four-twist tape with holes reduced erosion the most. These results suggest that twisted tape inserts can control erosion, thereby increasing the service life of pipes that handle abrasive flows. Full article
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Effect of Selectively Etched Al-Rich and Si-Rich Microstructures on the Adhesion of Polyimide Coatings to SLM AlSi10Mg
by Jianzhu Li, Shuo Yang and Yujie Li
Materials 2026, 19(2), 385; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19020385 - 18 Jan 2026
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Interfacial adhesion between selective laser-melted (SLM) AlSi10Mg and polyimide (PI) insulating coatings is often limited by mismatched physicochemical properties. To improve adhesion, Al-rich and Si-rich microstructured surfaces were fabricated on the XY plane (perpendicular to the build direction) and the Z plane (parallel [...] Read more.
Interfacial adhesion between selective laser-melted (SLM) AlSi10Mg and polyimide (PI) insulating coatings is often limited by mismatched physicochemical properties. To improve adhesion, Al-rich and Si-rich microstructured surfaces were fabricated on the XY plane (perpendicular to the build direction) and the Z plane (parallel to the build direction) by acidic and alkaline etching, exploiting the characteristic microstructure of SLM AlSi10Mg. Surface topography, chemical composition, and wettability were characterized, and interfacial mechanical performance was evaluated by shear and pull-off tests. The microstructures increased surface roughness and improved wettability. The shear strength rose from 2.6 ± 1.5 MPa for the polished surface to 43.2 ± 8.6 MPa. The polished surface showed a pull-off strength of 2.2 ± 0.25 MPa. In pull-off tests, failure mainly occurred within the dolly/adhesive/PI system, indicating that the interfacial tensile strength exceeded the strength of the adhesive system; the maximum measured pull-off strength was 29.0 ± 1.3 MPa. Fractography predominantly showed cohesive failure in PI on Al-rich microstructures. Si-rich microstructures exhibited mixed failure, including fracture of the Si skeleton and tearing of PI, together with interfacial microcracks. Full article
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Analysis of Roll Pass Wear in the Railway Rail Rolling Process
by Piotr Szota, Sebastian Mróz, Andrzej Stefanik, Tomasz Zygmunt and Marcin Bołda
Materials 2025, 18(22), 5131; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18225131 - 11 Nov 2025
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The rolling process is one of the most efficient methods for manufacturing long products with both regular and more complex cross-sectional shapes, the latter requiring the development of geometrically complex roll passes. Railway rails are one such product, manufactured at ArcelorMittal Poland S.A., [...] Read more.
The rolling process is one of the most efficient methods for manufacturing long products with both regular and more complex cross-sectional shapes, the latter requiring the development of geometrically complex roll passes. Railway rails are one such product, manufactured at ArcelorMittal Poland S.A., Huta Królewska plant. During the rolling process, the roll passes are subject to wear due to several concurrent phenomena, such as mechanical fatigue, abrasive wear, and thermal fatigue. The determination of roll wear can be based on the experience of personnel and statistical data from previous production runs. It is also possible to determine roll wear through numerical modelling using Archard’s wear model. The aim of this paper is to define a methodology for the quantitative and qualitative determination of roll wear, as well as to establish a wear coefficient dependent on the type of plastic forming process. This will enable the development of a new roll pass design for railway rails that takes into account the durability of the roll passes. Full article
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