Friction, Wear and Surface Engineering of Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tribology; friction; wear; surface engineering; surface metrology; manufacturing processes
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Special Issue Information
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the Guest Editor for this Special Issue of Materials, dedicated to the topic of friction, wear, and surface engineering of materials. With your valued support, I am confident that this Special Issue will make a meaningful contribution to the field.
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
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tribology
- friction
- wear
- surface engineering
- surface topography
- surface metrology
- lubrication
- materials
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