Tribological Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Advanced Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Simulation and Design".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The past two decades have witnessed remarkable progress in understanding mechanical wear mechanisms and the development of predictive modeling approaches for advanced materials. The increasing demands for reliable performance in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications have driven intensive research into wear phenomena, from nanoscale–surface interactions to macroscale component degradation.
The advancement of computational modeling techniques, particularly finite element analysis and molecular dynamics simulations, has revolutionized our ability to predict wear behavior and optimize material performance. These predictive capabilities enable researchers to understand complex wear mechanisms, predict component lifetime, and design materials with enhanced wear resistance through accurate modeling of contact mechanics, stress distribution, and material removal processes.
Recent breakthroughs in wear analysis include sophisticated durability assessment methodologies, advanced surface characterization techniques for wear quantification, and multi-scale modeling approaches that bridge atomic-level interactions with engineering-scale applications. The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence with traditional wear modeling has opened new possibilities for predictive maintenance and real-time wear monitoring systems.
Contemporary challenges in mechanical wear analysis focus on developing comprehensive models that account for multiple wear mechanisms, environmental effects, and material degradation under complex loading conditions. The need for accurate wear prediction in extreme environments, such as space applications and high-temperature systems, drives the development of advanced modeling frameworks.
This Special Issue will compile cutting-edge research in mechanical wear analysis and modeling of advanced materials. Topics include wear mechanism identification and quantification, finite element modeling of contact and wear processes, durability prediction methodologies, multi-scale wear modeling approaches, experimental validation of wear models, tribological testing and characterization techniques, wear behavior under extreme conditions, and computational frameworks for wear analysis.
We particularly encourage submissions that advance fundamental understanding of wear mechanisms through modeling and provide validated predictive tools for engineering applications.
Dr. Sung-Jun Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tribological modeling
- contact mechanics
- advanced surface coatings
- wear resistance mechanisms
- finite element analysis
- mechanical durability assessment
- durability prediction
- multi-scale analysis
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