About the Special Issue

Since graphene’ discovery, 2D nanomaterials have gained tremendous due to their structural and physiochemical properties, which make them applicable in many research fields. Over the last years, 2D nanomaterials have been extensively studied in the field of tribology (friction, wear, and lubrication) thus verifying their capacity to reduce friction (energy efficiency) and/or wear (lifetime). In this context, their application is bio-tribology appears to be highly promising due to their excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, low toxicity, and wear-resistance. Although beinghighly prospective, the overall topic is still in its early stages and deserve increased attention due to the overall potential involved. Therefore, this multi-disciplinary collection aims at providing a platform for the latest research conducted in the overall context “2D materials and bio-tribology” with the aim to publish, original full papers, reviews, and perspective articles.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

★ Synthesis of 2D materials

★ Chemical functionalization of 2D materials

★ Fabrication and application of nanocomposites

★ Advanced, high-resolution materials characterization (chemical and structural)

★ Application of 2D materials in bio-tribology

Keywords: Bio-tribology, 2d materials, graphene, mxenes, wear resistance

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