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Tribology and Wear Analysis

Tribology and Wear Analysis is a research topic within Mechanics of Materials. Science Explorer counts 31k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the tribological properties, wear behavior, and friction characteristics of polymer composites and nanocomposites. It explores the role of transfer films, filler reinforcement, and nanoscale additives in enhancing the mechanical and tribological performance of polymers.

  • Polymer Tribology
  • Wear Behavior
  • Nanocomposites
  • Friction Properties
  • Transfer Films
  • Filler Reinforcement
  • Tribological Performance
  • Polymer Composites
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Tribological Studies
Research works
31k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3.1k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+9%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
46% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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