Advances in Wear Behaviour and Tribological Properties 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 2025 | Viewed by 704
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced manufacturing; cutting tool design; coating development; material characterization
Interests: computational mechanics; finite element analysis; multiphysics problems; manufacturing processes
Interests: surface engineering; coatings; wear; friction
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Dear Colleagues,
The wear behavior and tribological properties of materials are critical factors in determining the durability and performance of machine components. Advances in this field have shown that the surface characteristics, composition, and mechanical properties of materials significantly influence their frictional and wear resistance. The surface topography, particularly the roughness, hardness, and microstructural features, plays a crucial role in determining how materials respond under sliding, rolling, or abrasive conditions. Recent studies have explored novel materials, coatings, and surface modifications for enhancing wear resistance, particularly in high-stress or extreme environments.
Advancements in characterization techniques, such as high-resolution microscopy, nano-indentation, and tribological testing, have enabled researchers to gain more precise insights into the mechanisms governing wear and friction. These insights are further enhanced by computational models that predict wear behavior under varying operational conditions. However, inconsistencies remain in the literature regarding how specific surface properties influence wear, largely due to complex interactions between surface topography, material properties, and external conditions.
This Special Issue will gather innovative research focused on friction and wear behavior to clarify these relationships and drive advancements in tribology. We look forward to receiving your contributions, which will further deepen our understanding of material wear behavior.
Dr. Qianxi He
Prof. Dr. Abul Fazal M. Arif
Prof. Dr. Ricardo D. Torres
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tribological properties
- wear resistance
- wear mechanisms
- surface topography
- frictional behavior
- material surface engineering
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