Abstract Around 1,000 peer-reviewed papers were selected from 3,450 articles published
during 2020–2021, and reviewed as the representative advances in tribology research …

This article provides a comprehensive review of the research progress in the tribology of
nickel‐based superalloys (NBS). First, the microstructure, friction, and wear characteristics of …

In this study, long-term tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of wear particles and test
dust on the degradation of external gear pump performance. The results of the hydraulic …

Urban tunnel infrastructure, crucial for societal well-being, depends on reliable Tunnel
Electromechanical Equipment (TEE), including ventilation, drainage, and lighting systems. A …

Contamination in hydraulic systems is the cause of 70% of failures. This study highlights the
performance degradation caused by solid particle contamination of hydraulic components …

This first regional issue published in STMP highlights the potential and importance of the
research carried out in Latin America regarding surface engineering and tribology. In order …

It is a common seal failure phenomenon that the hard particles enter the rubbing pair
interface, which limits the service life of sealing elements. The tribological properties of the …

A temperature induced wear mechanism transition of electrodeposited Ni-Co-W alloy
coatings has been revealed. At room temperature, the wear rate of the coating exhibits little …

Rolling and grooving are typical phenomena observed in ball cratering tests. Despite
extensive research, their impact on the wear rate remains a subject of debate. Besides, the …

Iridium (Ir) has some unique excellent properties and many special applications in high-tech
fields. Herein, Ir and Irsingle bondNi films were electrodeposited on copper substrates from …