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Research Papers

Coatings & Solid Lubricants

Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Graphene/Al₂O₃ Reinforcements on the Microstructural, Mechanical, and Tribological Characteristics of AZ91 Alloy

Dhanunjay Kumar Ammisetti, S. S. Harish Kruthiventi

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068517

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Topics: Composite materials , Tribology , Graphene , Alloys , Stress

Fretting Wear Behavior of Electroplated Chromium Coatings on TC6 Alloy at Room and High Temperature

Chaorun Si, Zelin Song, Shuofan Li

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068561

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Topics: Coatings , Temperature , Wear , Coating processes , High temperature

Advanced Tribological Simulations and Predictive Modeling of Wear Behavior in Al5052/Cenosphere Composites Using Machine Learning

Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, Mohammad Mohsin Khan, Sukanta Roga, Tabrez Qureshi

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011403. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068679

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Topics: Composite materials , Machine learning , Wear , Tribology , Alloys

High-Temperature Tribological Properties of Cu–Ni–Sn/WC Composite Coatings Produced by Laser Cladding

Zhiming Chen, Hui Tan, Kongjie Jin, Wenyuan Chen, Shengyu Zhu, Jun Cheng, Jun Yang

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011404. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068680

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Coatings , Composite materials , High temperature , Lasers , Tin , Tribology , Wear , Particulate matter , Temperature

Friction & Wear

A New Wear Prediction Method for Degrading Linear Motion Ball Guides Based on Universal Kriging

Xiao-Yi Wang, Hua-Xi Zhou, Jing-Lun Xie, Chang-Guang Zhou, Yi Zhang

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011701. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068441

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Topics: Wear , Stress

Tribological Behaviors and Coefficient of Friction Estimation of Textured Leaded Brass/C45 Friction Pairs Utilizing Time-Series Prediction Method of CPO-BiLSTM

Fanglong Yin, Jixian Deng, Zhonghai Ma, Songlin Nie, Hui Ji, Zhuangzhuang He

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011702. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068604

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Topics: Brass (Metal) , Friction , Texture (Materials) , Tribology , Wear , Aviation

Prediction of Polymer Interface Wear Amount Based on Noise Emission and Machine Learning Regression

Yizhuo Chen, Honghao Zhao, Shaoguang Feng, Wenbo Yang, Haiyang Liu, Fei Guo

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011703. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068603

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Topics: Algorithms , Machine learning , Noise (Sound) , Polymers , Wear , Friction

Sediment Erosion Behavior of WC-Co-Cr Coatings on 13-4 Martensitic Stainless Steel for Hydraulic Turbine Application

Rohit Kumar Sahu, Bhupendra K. Gandhi

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011704. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068669

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Topics: Coatings , Erosion , Particle size , Sediments , Wear , Particulate matter , Cutting , Stainless steel , Deformation , Hydraulic turbines

Experimental Study and Machine Learning Modeling of Wear Properties in Al Metal Matrix Composites

Mulpur Sarat Babu, Mondi Rama Karthik, Lakshmi Manasa Birada

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 011705. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068840

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Topics: Friction , Machine learning , Wear , Composite materials , Metal matrix composites , Polynomials , Stress , Multilayer perceptron

Mixed and Boundary Lubrication

Numerical Investigation of Boundary Slippage of Pivoted Pad Thrust Bearing With Rough Surface Based on the Modified Limiting Shear Stress Model

Bao Zhu, Jie Lin

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 012201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068784

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Topics: Shear stress , Surface roughness , Thrust , Thrust bearings , Film thickness , Flow (Dynamics)

Design of Texture Life Extension Based on High Power Density Axial Piston Pump Slide Against Plastic Cumulative Damage

Junzhi Long, Liangcai Zeng, Hao Zhang, Jianghong Deng, Yulong Zhou, Yan Lu

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 012202. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068825

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Topics: Damage , Design , Film thickness , Fluids , Lubrication , Pressure , Texture (Materials) , Wear , Pumps , Pistons

Hydrodynamics and Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

Numerical and Experimental Investigations on the Lubrication Regime Transition Characteristics of Journal Bearings Used in Wind Turbine Gearboxes

Qi Chen, Yabin Zhang, Kai Zhang, Tianyi Tang, Kai Feng

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068516

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Topics: Bearings , Friction , Lubrication , Pressure , Stress , Surface roughness , Film thickness , Temperature , Torque , Journal bearings

Optimization of Stern Bearing Lubrication Performance Under Misaligned Journal Conditions Based on Length-to-Diameter Ratio

Zhenjiang Zhou, Xincong Zhou, Konstantinos Gryllias, Hanhua Zhu, Xueshen Liu

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014102. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068564

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Topics: Bearings , Lubrication

The Influence Mechanism of the Gas Fraction in Lubricant on Hydrostatic Bearing Characteristics at Different Shear Rates

Yangfeng Ou, Huimin Kang, Yue Zhou, Houcai Liu, Zheng Cao, Zhihai Ouyang, Wang Li, Lianghui Duan

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014103. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068671

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Topics: Bearings , Density , Hydrostatics , Lubricants , Pressure , Two-phase flow , Viscosity , Bubbles , Shear rate , Flow (Dynamics)

Diagnosis and Prognosis of Oil Whirl in Journal Bearing Using Acoustical Measurement

Pratibha Sinha, Arun Kumar Jalan, Anish Kumar, Suraj Kumar Behera

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014104. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068678

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Stress , Whirls , Journal bearings , Bearings , Acoustics

Manufacturing & Additive Manufacturing

Tribological and Mechanical Aspects of the Welding and Postweld Heat Treatment of High Strength, Wear-Resistant Martensitic Boron Steel

Martyna Zemlik, Łukasz Konat, Magdalena Lemecha, Krzysztof Ligier, Jerzy Napiórkowski

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068783

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Topics: Heat treating (Metalworking) , Steel , Tribology , Wear , Welded joints , Welding , Soil , Heat , Grain size , Boron

Improving Tribological Properties of Sliding Bearing With Lubrication Structures by Laser Texturing and Ultraviolet-Curing Method

Mengyi Wu, Da Wen, Xue Zuo, Yuankai Zhou

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014202. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068674

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Topics: Friction , Hardening (Curing) , Lubricants , Lubrication , Ultraviolet curing , Wear , Pressure , Texture (Materials) , Tribology , Lasers

Rolling Element Bearings

Vibration Dynamic Analysis of the Bearing Parameters in Steam Turbine Bearing Systems in Sugar Refinery

Vishal G. Salunkhe, S. M. Khot, Nitesh P. Yelve, R. G. Desavale, Achyut S. Raut

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068559

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Topics: Bearings , Clearances (Engineering) , Vibration , Steam turbines

Intelligent Fault Diagnosis Based on the EAO-VMD in Dual-Rotor Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Sharadchandra S. Patil, Vishal G. Salunkhe, P. S. Jadhav, Shravani R. Desavale, Vinay Vilas Shinde, R. G. Desavale

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014302. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068831

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Topics: Algorithms , Bearings , Fault diagnosis , Optimization , Roller bearings , Rotors , Signals , Maintenance , Vibration , Machinery

Technical Brief

On the Short Wavelength Cutoff Limit in Persson's Hysteresis Friction Theory

Arnav Sanyal

J. Tribol. January 2026, 148(1): 014501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068560

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Topics: Friction , Surface roughness , Wavelength , Rubber

Research Papers

Coatings & Solid Lubricants

Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Graphene/Al₂O₃ Reinforcements on the Microstructural, Mechanical, and Tribological Characteristics of AZ91 Alloy

Fretting Wear Behavior of Electroplated Chromium Coatings on TC6 Alloy at Room and High Temperature

Advanced Tribological Simulations and Predictive Modeling of Wear Behavior in Al5052/Cenosphere Composites Using Machine Learning

High-Temperature Tribological Properties of Cu–Ni–Sn/WC Composite Coatings Produced by Laser Cladding

Friction & Wear

A New Wear Prediction Method for Degrading Linear Motion Ball Guides Based on Universal Kriging

Tribological Behaviors and Coefficient of Friction Estimation of Textured Leaded Brass/C45 Friction Pairs Utilizing Time-Series Prediction Method of CPO-BiLSTM

Prediction of Polymer Interface Wear Amount Based on Noise Emission and Machine Learning Regression

Sediment Erosion Behavior of WC-Co-Cr Coatings on 13-4 Martensitic Stainless Steel for Hydraulic Turbine Application

Experimental Study and Machine Learning Modeling of Wear Properties in Al Metal Matrix Composites

Mixed and Boundary Lubrication

Numerical Investigation of Boundary Slippage of Pivoted Pad Thrust Bearing With Rough Surface Based on the Modified Limiting Shear Stress Model

Design of Texture Life Extension Based on High Power Density Axial Piston Pump Slide Against Plastic Cumulative Damage

Hydrodynamics and Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

Numerical and Experimental Investigations on the Lubrication Regime Transition Characteristics of Journal Bearings Used in Wind Turbine Gearboxes

Optimization of Stern Bearing Lubrication Performance Under Misaligned Journal Conditions Based on Length-to-Diameter Ratio

The Influence Mechanism of the Gas Fraction in Lubricant on Hydrostatic Bearing Characteristics at Different Shear Rates

Diagnosis and Prognosis of Oil Whirl in Journal Bearing Using Acoustical Measurement

Manufacturing & Additive Manufacturing

Tribological and Mechanical Aspects of the Welding and Postweld Heat Treatment of High Strength, Wear-Resistant Martensitic Boron Steel

Improving Tribological Properties of Sliding Bearing With Lubrication Structures by Laser Texturing and Ultraviolet-Curing Method

Rolling Element Bearings

Vibration Dynamic Analysis of the Bearing Parameters in Steam Turbine Bearing Systems in Sugar Refinery

Intelligent Fault Diagnosis Based on the EAO-VMD in Dual-Rotor Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Technical Brief

On the Short Wavelength Cutoff Limit in Persson's Hysteresis Friction Theory

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