Symposium MC
This symposium covers all aspects of tribology, mechanical properties, and adhesion of coatings and engineered surfaces. The scope includes both experimental investigations and modeling of static (e.g., indentation and adhesion) and dynamic (e.g., oscillating, scratching, sliding, and rolling) contacts, and contact/fracture mechanics from atomistic to macroscopic length scales. We welcome contributions that improve scientific and mechanistic understanding of tribo-mechanical responses, characterization and performance of engineered surfaces and coatings, processing-structure-property-performance relationships, design of coatings for specific applications, and size effects. Additional emphasis is given to multifunctional (hard and lubricious) and nanocomposite coatings for extreme environments, nanostructured coatings, diamond and diamond-like carbon, and coatings for advanced aerospace, automotive, and machining applications, along with advances in instrumentation and measurement techniques.
MC1. Friction, Wear, Lubrication Effects, & Modeling
This session covers all phenomena related to friction, wear, lubrication, and modeling. We solicit contributions on the development, characterization and modeling of materials, coatings or innovative structures to control friction and wear, including liquid and solid lubrication. We are interested in studies providing new understanding of tribological mechanisms of coatings and thin films. Emphasis will be given to contributions on understanding the role of coating composition and structure in friction and wear reduction. Incorporation of additional coating functionalities (thermal cycling resistance, fracture toughness, oxidation resistance, etc.) is also an important issue. Contributions on theoretical and computational modeling of tribological interactions at the atomic or molecular level are also welcome.
MC1 Invited Speakers:
- Martin Dienwiebel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, “Numerical and Experimental Tribological Evaluation of Next-Generation Materials for Extreme Environments”
- Dileep Singh, Argonne National Laboratory, USA, “Synchrotron X-Ray Characterizations for Materials and Coatings”
- Emanuel Tack, Oerlikon Balzers Coating, Liechtenstein, “Digital Twin Approaches and Their Application to Gear and DLC-Related Tribology”
MC2. Tribology of Coatings and Surfaces for Industrial Applications
Surface engineering and advanced coatings contribute to improved tribological properties and performance in many industrial applications. This session welcomes contributions on the development, characterization, and mechanical as well as tribological evaluation of coating solutions and surface functionalization in industrial applications, e.g. transportation, production technology. Thin film coatings, diffusion treatments as well as other types of coatings and surface treatments are welcome. Special consideration will be given to contributions that address overarching investigations to link fundamental insights with application results.
MC2 Invited Speakers:
- Stephen Brown, Polytechnique Montréal, Canada, “What Erodes, Why, and How to Stop It: Solid Particle Erosion in Aerospace Alloys and Protective Coatings”
- Eli Ross, Pratt & Whitney, USA