Friction

Aims & Scope

Friction is a peer-reviewed international journal for the publication of theoretical and experimental research works related to the friction, lubrication and wear.

Original, high quality research papers and review articles on all aspects of tribology are welcome, including, but are not limited to, a variety of topics, such as: Friction: Origin of friction, Friction theories, New phenomena of friction, Nano-friction, Ultra-low friction, Molecular friction, Ultra-high friction, Friction at high speed, Friction at high temperature or low temperature, Friction at solid/liquid interfaces, Bio-friction, Adhesion, etc.

Lubrication: Superlubricity, Green lubricants, Nano-lubrication, Boundary lubrication, Thin film lubrication, Elastohydrodynamic lubrication, Mixed lubrication, New lubricants, New additives, Gas lubrication, Solid lubrication, etc.

Wear: Wear materials, Wear mechanism, Wear models, Wear in severe conditions, Wear measurement, Wear monitoring, etc.

Surface Engineering: Surface texturing, Molecular films, Surface coatings, Surface modification, Bionic surfaces, etc.

Basic Sciences: Tribology system, Principles of tribology, Thermodynamics of tribo-systems, Micro-fluidics, Thermal stability of tribo-systems, etc.

Friction is an open access journal.

It is published quarterly by Tsinghua University Press and Springer, and sponsored by the State Key Laboratory of Tribology (TsinghuaUniversity) and the Tribology Institute of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Oa statement
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• Review url
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• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
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• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Engineering and Materials Science, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Influence of tribology on global energy consumption, costs and emissions

  Citation: 1691

  Authors: Kenneth, Ali

• Hydration lubrication

  Citation: 499

  Authors: Jacob

• A review of recent advances in tribology

  Citation: 461

  Authors: Yonggang, Jun, Zhongmin, Braham, Yuanzhong

• Fundamental theories and basic principles of triboelectric effect: A review

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Shuaihang, Zhinan

• Recent advances in friction and lubrication of graphene and other 2D materials: Mechanisms and applications

  Citation: 314

  Authors: Lincong, Ming, Long, Liangchuan, Youtang, Guoshi, Xiao, Hongwei, Yu

• Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Linglin, Di, Jie, Zhong Lin

• Overview of automotive engine friction and reduction trends–Effects of surface, material, and lubricant-additive technologies

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Victor W., Simon C.

• Metal-containing nanomaterials as lubricant additives: State-of-the-art and future development

  Citation: 243

  Authors: Igor E., Vladimir A., Victoria E.

• Nanolubricant additives: A review

  Citation: 235

  Authors: Jun, Yiyao, Yongyong, Yijun

• Superlubricitive engineering—Future industry nearly getting rid of wear and frictional energy consumption

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Jianbin, Xiang