Research on Friction and Lubrication: Surfaces, Bearings and Gears
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 512
Special Issue Editors
Interests: friction mechanism and modulation; thermal management; friction-induced vibration and noise
Interests: lubrication mechanism of bearings
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Friction is a vital factor that must be considered when designing complex mechanical systems and advanced mechanical parts because friction can heat the mechanical system, wear out the structure surface, and produce vibration and noise. Many significant achievements in the tribological design of mechanical systems have been made in the past few years, and many innovative and low-cost lubrication technologies have been in recent development. We launched this Special Issue to provide a learning and networking platform for our peers in academia and industry. Therefore, we are interested in articles that study the friction control mechanism of mechanical systems (including moving surfaces, bearings, gears, etc.), advanced lubrication technologies, friction noise suppression, and applications. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Friction mechanism and modulation of mechanical systems;
- Advanced fluid lubrication systems for mechanical equipment;
- Frictional performance of mechanical parts with texture surface or coating;
- Lubrication technology of mechanical systems in extreme conditions;
- Modulation of friction-induced vibration and noise in mechanical systems;
- Lubrication mechanism of bearings;
- Friction and wear behaviors of bearings.
Original work that highlights the latest research and technical development is encouraged, but review papers and comparative studies are also welcome.
Dr. Zhiyong Wei
Prof. Dr. Zhongliang Xie
Dr. Wenjun Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- friction
- lubrication
- friction-induced noise
- surface texture
- coating
- tribological behaviors
- wear
