Materials Science and Tribology

Materials Science and Tribology

Scope

Materials science and tribology play a crucial role in modern mechanical and structural engineering by focusing on developing, testing, and optimizing materials for enhanced durability, performance, and efficiency. These fields contribute to advancements in high-performance materials, coatings, wear resistance, and lubrication technologies for various industrial applications.

Tribology, which deals with friction, wear, and lubrication, is vital for increasing energy efficiency, reducing material degradation, and improving component lifespan in automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and industrial machinery.

Objectives

This section aims to:

• Advance research in novel materials and their applications in engineering.
• Enhance tribological performance to minimize wear, friction, and energy losses.
• Explore sustainable and bio-inspired materials for industrial applications.
• Develop surface engineering solutions for corrosion and wear resistance.
• Integrate AI and computational modeling in material and tribology research.

Topics Covered

The journal welcomes original research articles, case studies, and review papers in the following areas:

1. Advanced Materials for High-Performance Applications

• Smart materials and shape memory alloys in mechanical systems
• High-strength metal alloys and composite materials
• Nanomaterials for enhanced mechanical properties
• 3D-printed functional materials and additive manufacturing innovations

2. Surface Engineering and Coatings

• Advanced coatings for corrosion and wear resistance
• Thermal barrier coatings for high-temperature applications
• Plasma-sprayed and electrochemical coating techniques
• Anti-fouling and self-cleaning surface technologies

3. Tribology and Friction Management

• Wear-resistant materials and lubrication techniques
• Friction-reducing additives and solid lubricants
• Rolling contact fatigue and tribological failure analysis
• Smart lubrication and self-repairing surfaces

4. Corrosion Prevention and Material Degradation

• Anti-corrosion coatings and protective treatments
• Chemical and electrochemical corrosion resistance studies
• Environmental effects on material degradation
• Fatigue and stress corrosion cracking in industrial components

5. Biomaterials and Sustainable Material Innovations

• Biocompatible materials for medical and prosthetic applications
• Eco-friendly and recyclable materials for industrial use
• Sustainable manufacturing techniques in material processing
• Bio-inspired materials for mechanical engineering applications

6. AI and Computational Techniques in Materials Science

• Machine learning for material property prediction
• AI-driven optimization of tribological performance
• Computational modeling of wear, friction, and lubrication
• Digital twin applications in material performance analysis

Research Significance

Advancements in materials science and tribology contribute to safer, more durable, and energy-efficient mechanical systems. By integrating smart materials, coatings, and AI-driven research, industries can develop next-generation components with enhanced performance and sustainability.

Through Vectron: Journal of Advanced Mechanical Sciences, researchers and industry professionals can share pioneering developments, experimental insights, and computational analyses that redefine material performance and tribological efficiency in engineering.