Enhancing Tribology Processes for Sustainable Engineering Industries

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue "Sustainable Tribology: Enhancing Processes for Environmental Efficiency" in Processes aims to explore the intersection of tribology and sustainability, focusing on enhancing processes for improved environmental efficiency. Tribology, the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion, is crucial in various industries and applications, including additive manufacturing, textile processing, transportation and energy sectors. By understanding and optimising surface interactions, tribology can contribute significantly to achieving sustainable development goals by reducing energy consumption, minimising wear and friction, and improving overall system performance. This special issue seeks to bring together researchers, scientists, and engineers to share their latest findings, methodologies, and innovations in sustainable tribology. It highlights the vital role of tribology in increasing efficiency and reducing component failures within large-scale production runs, leading to financial savings, increased production, reduced energy costs for manufacturers, and increased customer satisfaction. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of tribology in sectors such as transportation, additive manufacturing, and the textile industry, identifying challenges related to waste management, recycling, and air quality impact.

We invite contributions from researchers in tribology and related disciplines to submit their original research papers, reviews, or case studies to this special issue. Topics of interest include but are not limited to novel lubricants and additives for improved energy efficiency, surface engineering techniques for reduced friction and wear, tribocorrosion and its impact on sustainability, eco-friendly materials and coatings for tribological applications, modelling and simulation approaches for sustainable tribology, and innovative strategies for waste reduction and recycling in tribological systems. We particularly encourage submissions highlighting practical applications and case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of sustainable tribology principles in real-world scenarios. By bringing together diverse perspectives and cutting-edge research, this special issue aims to advance the field of sustainable tribology and provide valuable insights into enhancing processes for environmental efficiency.

Prof. Dr. Karl David Dearn
Dr. Omid Doustdar
Dr. Gülşah Ekin Kartal
Dr. Iestyn Stead
Guest Editors

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