Tribology of Nanocomposites 2024

Dear Colleagues,

Polymeric nanocomposites play a crucial role in the range of industrial components in biocompatible devices as a substitute for metallic parts. Nevertheless, as an input of mechanical components such as gears and bearings, these nanocomposites usually go through severe conditions of heavy loads, sliding, friction and wear. These conditions are critical for biocompatible materials such as medicinal implants, where the mechanical performance and tribological behaviour are crucial for understanding the causes of catastrophic failures. Several nanoparticles, one-dimensional and two-dimensional materials, are used as fillers in the polymeric matrix to exhibit remarkable properties for controlling friction wear and inducing desirable lubrication. In the present issue, we welcome experimental results, modelling, simulations, analytical results and review articles emphasising filler content, composite modification for wear resistance, and controlled energy dissipation during sliding conditions. The current Special Issue will focus on advancing nanocomposites and their tribological behaviour under extreme conditions of temperature, loads, chemicals, ionics, and electronics. The Special Issues’ outcomes and references will be useful for the academic community and industries.

The topics of interest in the Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Advancement in nanocomposites for improved tribological behaviour.
• Techniques for tribological measurements.
• Machine learning for the diagnostics of friction, wear, and lubrication.

Dr. Manoj Tripathi
Guest Editor

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• advancement in nanocomposites for improved tribological behaviour
• techniques for tribological measurements
• machine learning for the diagnostics of friction, wear, and lubrication