Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-31-2025
Keywords
Surface texturing, friction, lubrication, fabrication techniques
Abstract
Surface texturing has emerged as a transformative approach to improving friction, lubrication, and wear across a wide range of mechanical components. From bio-inspired micro-dimples to engineered macro-grooves, texture designs are increasingly applied in biomedical implants, bearings, seals, and automotive systems. This Special Issue, “Tribology of Textured Surfaces,” compiles 14 papers that collectively cover fabrication techniques, multi-scale optimization, predictive modeling, and diverse application areas. The following sections summarize the major themes of this Special Issue. Section 2 reviews the fabrication techniques and texture scales addressed by the authors. Section 3 examines modeling and numerical studies, while Section 4 categorizes the work by application domains. Section 5 highlights the balance between experimental and computational methods, and Section 6 outlines emerging trends and future directions.
Citation
Zou, M.; Afshar-Mohajer, M.; Fleming, R.A. Tribology of Textured Surfaces. Lubricants 2025, 13, 339. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants13080339
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