Thermophysical and Tribological Properties of Nanomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

Recent studies on the thermal properties of nanomaterials have found that such materials are relevant to many applications, including thermal and tribology. This has attracted the research community to study the introduction of matrix materials or lubricants to nanomaterials or nanoparticles to enhance their thermophysical and tribological properties; these attempts are termed as nanotribology. Therefore, we continue to explore the thermophysical and tribological properties of nanomaterials. The wide scope of nanomaterials research ranges from the development of nanophase change materials, nanolubricants, friction modifier, and anti-wear properties of nanomaterials to the synthesis and characterization of such materials for a wider range of applications. Thus, this Special Issue focuses on the “Thermophysical and Tribological Properties of Nanomaterials” in order to provide a dedicated platform to put forward recent ideas and findings in this particular area of research. Nanostructures play an important role in determining the thermophysical and tribological properties of materials. The scope of this Special Issue will cover the synthesis and characterization of various nanomaterials and applications relevant to wear, friction, and lubrication (known as tribology) with regards to their thermophysical and tribological properties. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: 1. Thermophysical properties of nanomaterials; 2. Nanophase change materials; 3. Nanolubricants; 4. Friction modifiers; 5. Anti-wear nanomaterials; 6. Nanotribology. 

Prof. Dr. Md Abdul Maleque
Prof. Dr. Md Mustafizur Rahman
Guest Editors

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