Special Issues

Lubricants publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Water-Based Nanolubricants
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 46038 | Submission Open
Keywords: water-based nanolubricant; nanoparticle; nanoadditive; surfactant; dispersion stability; lubrication mechanism; friction and wear; modelling; metal forming; metal machining; material characterisation
Friction, Wear and Lubrication of Tool Steels in Metal Forming and Machining submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10816 | Submission Open
Keywords: tool steels; metal forming; machining; metal-working lubricants; wear of tool steels
Recent Advances in Automotive Powertrain Lubrication submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6394 | Submission Open
Keywords: automotive lubricants; engine oil; transmission oil; renewable lubricants; nano additives; oil degradation; oil condition monitoring; oil analysis
Hydration Lubrication in Biomedical Applications
edited by Luyao Bao
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1183 | Submission Open
Keywords: articular cartilage; phosphorylcholine; hydration; friction; self-assembly; molecular dynamics simulations; multiscale model
2nd Edition of Multiscale Tribology of Solid Lubricants submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer tribology; thin films; lamellar solids; mechanochemistry; nanotribology; superlubricity
Tribology of Metals and Alloys
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals; alloys; friction; wear; lubrication; microstructure; contact mechanics; lubricants; coatings; models
Gas Lubrication and Dry Gas Seal
edited by , Kai Zhang, Tianwei Lai and Changlin Li
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6403 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas lubrication; dry gas seal; aerodynamic lubrication; aerostatic lubrication; gas bearings; hybrid bearing
Applied Nanotribology, 3rd Edition
edited by , Seong Han Kim, and Yang Wang
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2132 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanowear; tribochemistry; interfacial adhesion; lubricants and additives; modeling and simulation; superlubricity at small scale; ultra-precision surface manufacturing; novel experimental and computational approaches for nanotribology
Tribology for Lightweighting submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19532 | Submission Open
Keywords: Lightweight; Automotive contacts; Vehicle efficiency; E-mobility; Advanced high strength steels; Aluminium; Tribology in manufacturing processes  ; Novel lubricants; Surface integrity; Sustainability; Green tribology
Marine Tribology
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6868 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine equipment; marine vessels; lubrication mechanism; water-lubricated bearing; intelligent lubricating management
Friction and Wear of Alloys
edited by , , Ping Zhang and Kai An
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6552 | Submission Open
Keywords: friction and wear properties; wear mechanism; alloys; surface treatment technologies; lubrication conditions
Mechanical Tribology and Surface Technology
edited by Zhenpeng He
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3376 | Submission Open
Keywords: lubrication and sealing technology; tribology research; surface technology; roughness modeling; surface texture
Wear-Resistant Coatings and Film Materials
edited by Xuan Yin and Jianxun Xu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1855 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanolubrication; two-dimensional materials; functional polymer; quantum dot materials
State-of-the-Art of Tribology in North America
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open
Keywords: lubricants; coatings; nanotribology; artificial intelligence; electric vehicles; manufacturing
Eco-Friendly Lubricating Additives
edited by Ke Li and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1531 | Submission Open
Keywords: eco-friendly lubrication; biodegradability; biocompatibility; friction modifiers; antiwear additives; extreme-pressure additives; antioxidants; pour point depressants; viscosity modifiers; corrosion inhibitors; emulsifiers; detergents; ashless additives; multifunctional additives; bio-based additives; nanoparticle additives
Wear Resistance and Lubrication Properties of Composites in Extreme Service Conditions submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; ceramic matrix composites; wear resistance; extreme service conditions; lubricating properties
Tribological Properties of Coatings
edited by Jizhou Kong, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface coatings; preparation techniques; materials; microstructure; model simulation; tribological properties; wear surface analysis; wear mechanism
Friction and Wear of Coatings/Films, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings/films; lubricants; tribology; friction; wear; boundary lubrication; experiments and simulations
Advances in Sustainable Cooling/Lubrication Techniques for Improving the Tribological Characteristics and Machining Performance submission deadline 1 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5094 | Submission Open
Keywords: cryogenic; MQL; NFMQL; hybrid cryoMQL; manufacturing processes (turning; milling; drilling; grinding; etc.); machining of difficult-to-cut materials (titanium alloy; superalloy; stainless steel; high-strength steel; etc.); machinability (cutting force; cutting temperature; tool wear; chip formation; chip morphology; etc.) and surface integrity (surface roughness; surface topography; surface defects; microstructural features; microhardness; work hardening; residual stresses; etc.); friction and wear; friction-reducing properties; wear-reduction capability; tribological characterisitcs (friction coefficient; wear volume; wear morphology; wear scar; etc.); wettability; tribological model; lubrication mechanism; water-based nanolubricant; oil-based nanolubricants; finite element analysis; modelling and simulation; machining simulation; energy efficiency; material characterization
Minimum Quantity Lubrication: Environmental Alternatives in Processing, 2nd Edition
edited by and Ibrahim Deiab
submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimum quantity lubrication; sustainable machining; green machining; lubrication efficiency; friction reduction; environmentally friendly machining; alternative cooling technique
Preparation, Tribological Behavior, and Applications of Lubricant Additives
edited by Jincan Yan
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1938 | Submission Open
Keywords: lubricant additives; preparation; triblogical behavior; application; surface and interface technology; friction; wear; lubrication; tribology
Tribology of Textured Surfaces
edited by Min Zou, and Robert “Drew” Fleming
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5846 | Submission Open
Keywords: textured surfaces; friction; wear; lubrication; contact mechanics; surface engineering; microfabrication; nanofabrication; surface design
Friction–Vibration Interactions
edited by Guo Xiang and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4918 | Submission Open
Keywords: interficial mechanics; friction-indcued vibration; tribo-dynamic; mechanical system; key components; numerical study; experimental study
2D Materials in Tribology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4190 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; friction; wear; 2D materials; adsorption; adhesion; superlubricity; nanotribology
Friction and Wear of Ceramics
edited by Yanchun Zhou, Yongsheng Zhang and Hengzhong Fan
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1662 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; ultra-high temperature ceramics; composites; friction; tribology; lubrication
Recent Advances in Biotribology submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 519 | Submission Open
Tribology in Germany: Latest Research and Development
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4593 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; alternative fuels; biotribology; coatings; hydrogen; ice tribology; lubricants; nanotribology; simulation; superlubricity; water-containing fluids
Applied Tribology: Rotordynamics
edited by Junning Li, and Rufei Yu
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1221 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; rotordynamics; multibody system dynamics; bearing; rotor-bearing system
Comprehensive Progress in Mixed Lubrication
edited by Jordan (Shuangbiao) Liu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: lubrication; mixed lubrication; friction; wear; micro-pitting; film-thickness measurement; scuffing; simulation; additives; tribo-chemistry
Advances in Ceramic-Based Lubricants
edited by Junjie Song and Yuan Fang
submission deadline 16 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1288 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic coating; ceramic matrix composites; liquid lubrication; solid lubrication; lubrication method; tribological properties; lubrication mechanism; friction wear mechanisms
Synthesis, Characterization and Tribological Investigation of Bio-Based Lubricants submission deadline 24 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3965 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass valorization; bio-based lubricants; friction; tribology; wear
Emission and Transport of Wear Particles
edited by , Yezhe Lyu, and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2691 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear mechanism; wear debris; airborne wear particles; wear particle transport; wear particle characterisation
Lubrication Characteristics of Journal and Thrust Bearings
edited by and Dongju Chen
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1498 | Submission Open
Keywords: journal bearing; thrust bearing; lubrication characteristics; dynamic; vibration; sealing; fluid– solid coupling; thermal; stability; viscosity– temperature effect; micro-textured; bearing capacity; imbalance factors; manufacturing errors; rotational accuracy; friction; wear; shape optimization; maintenance prediction; feedback control; energy cost reduction; simulation and testing methods
Modeling and Characterization of Wear
edited by and Norbert Bader
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface degradation; wear modelling; wear analysis; abrasion; adhesive wear; sliding wear; fatigue; tribo-corrosion; fretting; molecular dynamics
Tribological Properties of Thin Films and Materials
edited by Bin Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: superlubricity; polymer; DLC film; CVD& PECVD& HIPPMS
Tribology of Skin
edited by Si Chen and Wei Tang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin friction; tactile perception; mechanical properties; cosmetic lubricants; adhesion; finger grasp; artificial skin
Boundary and Thin Film Lubrication
edited by Hongzhi Yue, Amod Kashyap and Yayun Liu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: boundary lubrication; thin film lubrication; nanotribology; friction modifiers; surface interactions; surface engineering; biotribology; wear mechanisms; tribochemistry; surface characterization
Advances in Dry and Lubricated Electrical Contacts
edited by , and Yiming Han
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical contact modelling; static/sliding electric contacts; applied voltage on lubricated contacts; electrical discharge to mechanical elements; electrical surface damage; electrical arc; tribotronics; advanced lubricants for electrical contacts; capacitance/resistance calculation; condition monitoring
Acoustic Emission Techniques in Wear Monitoring II
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7374 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustic emission; tribology; adhesive wear; abrasive wear; fatigue wear; tool wear; sliding friction; rolling friction; bearings; coatings; lubricants; condition monitoring; machine learning
Tribological Characteristics of Bearing System, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6534 | Submission Open
Keywords: bearing; tribology; wear; fatigue characteristics; dynamic characteristics; fault diagnosis
Rolling Contact Fatigue and White Etching Cracks of Bearings, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1547 | Submission Open
Keywords: rolling bearings; rolling contact fatigue (RCF) and tribology; new findings in classical (subsurface) RCF; mixed friction and surface RCF; RCF modified by additional loadings; material response; white etching cracks (WECs) in component/bearing tests and real applications; failure analysis of field returns and rig test bearings; preparation methods; WEC root cause hypotheses and life models; influence of lubricants/additives on RCF and WEC; tailored lubricants; protective coatings; and surface reinforcement; preventive design rules; condition monitoring and predictive maintenance; artificial intelligence systems
Recent Advances in Green Lubricants submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open
Keywords: green lubricants; rheological behavior; physical properties; temperature and oxidation stability; tribology performance
Biomechanics and Tribology submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotribology; tribology; wear; friction; lubrication; biomechanics; musculoskeletal analysis; implants; artificial joints; natural joints
Tribological Properties of Porous Polyimide Retainer Materials
edited by Pengzhe Zhu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; porous; friction; wear; lubrication; porous material; wear rate; bearing
Experimental Modelling of Tribosystems
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: experimental methods; tribological testing; friction; wear; tribometry; extreme operating conditions
Advances in Tribochemistry
edited by José Manuel Liñeira del Río and
submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2641 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribochemistry; lubricants; lubricant additives; surface characterization; friction; wear
Advances in Tool Wear Monitoring 2024 submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: tool wear monitoring; tool wear mechanisms; real-time monitoring; wear rate analysis; sensor technology; machine learning; data analytics; predictive models; prognostics; Internet of Things (IoT); industry 4.0; in situ monitoring; wear estimation; tool life prediction; fault detection; diagnostic techniques; smart manufacturing
Coatings and Lubrication in Extreme Environments
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6842 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; lubricants; surface and interface; tribology; friction and seizure; extreme operational environments
Wear Mechanism Identification and State Prediction of Tribo-Parts
edited by Shuo Wang and Ying Du
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2437 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear monitoring; wear mechanism identification; wear state prediction; tribological performance; friction and wear; engineering application
Tribological Study in Rolling Bearing
edited by He Liang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7735 | Submission Open
Keywords: rolling bearings; EHL; film forming; lubricants; fluid mechanics; extreme working conditions and special environments
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