The peer-reviewed electronic journal “Tribology Online” is dedicated to facilitating global exchange of up-to-date information among tribologists and researchers in relevant fields through rapid publication of high-quality papers on all aspects of tribology: science and technology of lubrication, friction, wear, lubricants, tribo-materials, tribo-systems, and so on.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Engineering, Mechanical
Scopus Categories
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Lubricants and Their AdditivesTribology and Lubrication EngineeringTribology and Wear AnalysisAdhesion, Friction, and Surface InteractionsGear and Bearing Dynamics AnalysisMetal and Thin Film MechanicsDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchMetal Alloys Wear and PropertiesForce Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsMechanical stress and fatigue analysis