1st Edition
Micro- and Nanocomposites A Tribological Viewpoint
Section I: Fundamentals of Composites
1. Fundamentals and History of Composites for Engineering Applications
Lakshmanan Muthulakshmi, Shalini Mohan, and Nellaiah Hariharan
2. Atomic-Scale Interface of Matrix and Reinforcement for Tribological Applications
Upendra Maurya, Jayesh Subhash Chordiya, and Vinay Saini
Section II: Tribological Performance of Polymer Matrix Composites
3. Influence of Nano-Sized Filler Reinforcement in Tribological Performance of Polymer Composites
Md. Farid Hossain, Manoj Kumar, Abhijit Bhowmik, Raman Kumar, Sehijpal Singh, and Abdulaziz AlHazaa
4. Influence of Fillers on High-Temperature Tribology of Polymer Matrix Composites
Hemalata Jena, Priyabrata Pradhan, and Abhilash Purohit
5. Influence of Fillers on the Tribological Performance of Self-Lubricating Polymer Coatings
Abhijit Bhowmik, Manoj Kumar, Raman Kumar, Sehijpal Singh, and Valentin Romanovsk
6. Development of Polymer Nanocomposites with Natural Fillers: Assessing Tribological Properties, Wear, and Surface Roughness
Harshit Majumder, Sumit Das Lala, Payel Deb, Nazrul Islam Khan, and Rajdeep Paul
7. Influence of Micro-Sized Filler Reinforcement on the Tribological Performance of Metal Matrix Composites
Katika Harikrishna, K. Benarji, Abeyram Nithin, and Suyash Pawar
Section III: Tribological Performance of Metal Matrix Composites
8. Influence of Nano-Sized Filler Reinforcement in Tribological Performance of Metal Matrix Composites
Vignesh Packkirisamy, Amith S. C., Ashokkumar Mohankumar, and Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam
9. Influence of Fillers on High-Temperature Tribology of Metal Matrix Composites
Shrishail B. Sollapur, Rajesh Kamalkishor Mantri, Devakant Baviskar, Yugesh A. Kharche, and Santosh R. Shekokar
10. Influence of Fillers in the Tribological Performance of Self-Lubricating Metal Matrix Coating
G. J. Naveen, P. Sampathkumaran, Nagaraja C. Reddy, E. R. Babu, N. R. Thyagaraj, and S. Seetharamu
11. Case Studies Related to the Tribological Performance of Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites: Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Wear Rates in AA7075/SiC Composite
Guttikonda Manohar, Vaishali, and V. S. S. Venkatesh
12. Case Studies Related to the Tribological Performance of Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites: Optimization of Tribological Properties in AA7075-WS2-TiC Hybrid Composites Using the Taguchi-GRA Method
Shilpa B. Sahare, P. Satishkumar, Rajasekaran Saminathan, Nagoor Meeran M., Arun Prakash J., Prashant D. Kamble, and Abhijit Bhowmik
Section IV: Tribological Performance of Ceramic Matrix Composites
13. Influence of Micro-Sized Filler Reinforcement in Tribological Performance of Ceramic Matrix Composites
Shrishail B. Sollapur, Sharath P. C., Bharathkumar B. R., Hemanth K., Vishwanath B. R., and Anand K. Hosamani
14. Influence of Nano-Sized Filler Reinforcement in Tribological Performance of Ceramic Matrix Composites
Md. Farid Hossain, Manoj Kumar, Abhijit Bhowmik, Raman Kumar, Sehijpal Singh, and Abayomi Adewale Akinwande
15. Influence of Fillers on High-Temperature Tribology of Ceramic Matrix Composites
Shuhaib Mushtaq, Mohammad Arif Parray, and Mohd Nadeem Bhat
16. Influence of Fillers in the Tribological Performance of Self-Lubricating Ceramic Matrix Coating: A Comprehensive Study
Naveen Kumar and Sujeet Kumar
17. Case Studies Related to the Tribological Performance of Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites
Ashokkumar Mohankumar, Vignesh Packkirisamy, and Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam
Biography
Abhijit Bhowmik is currently the head of the department and assistant professor under the Mechanical Engineering Department at Dream Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India. Dr. Bhowmik obtained a B.E. in mechanical engineering from the Tripura Institute of Technology, India, in 2012 and an M. Tech degree in mechanical engineering, specializing in thermal science and engineering from the National Institute of Technology Agartala, India, in 2014. He has served as an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Dream Institute of Technology, Kolkata, since 2015. In 2023, he completed his Ph.D. from the National Institute of Technology Agartala, India. His research work has been published in 7 patents, 50+ SCI-indexed journals, and 110+ Scopus-indexed journal papers. His research interests span composite materials, tribology, mechanical properties, fracture analysis, welding, microstructural evaluation, and optimization techniques. Dr. Bhowmik is also a lead guest editor of the renowned publishers Sage, De Gruyter Brill, and Bentham Science Publishers. He is an associate member of the Institution of Engineers, India.
Jitendra Kumar Katiyar is an associate professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. He has 10 years of teaching and research experience. Dr. Katiyar’s research interests include modern manufacturing techniques, tribology of carbon materials, polymer composites, self-lubricating polymers, lubrication tribology, and coatings for advanced technologies. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from UPTU Lucknow, India, with honors in 2007, his master’s from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2010, and his Ph.D. from the same institution in 2017. He is a life member of the Tribology Society of India; the Malaysian Society of Tribology; the Institute of Engineers, India; the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE); the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; and was elected executive committee member of the Tribology Society of India (2024–2026). Dr. Katiyar is also an editor and guest editor of multiple esteemed journals and publishers.
Chander Prakash is Vice Chancellor (Officiating) of Sanskaram University, Jhajjar, Haryana, India. He is an accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in academic administration, research, and global university rankings. A visionary professional, he has driven transformative initiatives in higher education, focusing on elevating institutional reputation and cultivating a thriving research ecosystem. He is a passionate researcher with diversified research interests, such as developing materials for biomedical and healthcare applications and additive manufacturing and developing and exploring new cost-effective manufacturing technologies for biomedical industries. He has published over 550 (450 SCI/Scopus) scientific articles in peer-reviewed, reputable, top-notch journals, conferences, and books. As a prolific author, Prof. Prakash has edited or authored 35 books, served as a series editor for 3 book series, and contributed as a guest editor for leading journals. He is also an editorial board member of highly reputed journals. Beyond publications, Prof. Prakash has significantly contributed to intellectual property rights (IPRs), with 18 patents filed; 6 granted; and has successfully raised $1.2 million in research grants from bodies like DSTSERB, UKIERI-DST, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. His outstanding contributions have earned him the Research Excellence Award (2019, 2020, 2021). He has actively contributed to institutional accreditation as a NAAC assessor and chairperson, ensuring academic quality and excellence.
Alokesh Pramanik is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering, currently serving as a senior lecturer at Curtin University, Australia. With over 20 years of research experience, his expertise spans manufacturing processes, composite materials, and advanced alloys. Dr. Pramanik has authored more than 200 research publications, including books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Pramanik is actively involved in the academic community as an associate editor and editorial board member of several prestigious international journals. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker at global conferences, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field. Dr. Pramanik’s academic contributions continue to influence both theoretical and applied aspects of mechanical engineering, making him a respected figure in the global research community.
Animesh K. Basak is a well-established academic and researcher in the broad field of materials science and engineering. Upon the completion of his master’s and Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KULeuven), Belgium, Dr. Basak worked as an academic at various Australian universities and is currently working at Adelaide Microscopy, Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Dr. Basak has authored more than 300 research publications, including books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles in his areas of research. This includes nanostructured materials, high-resolution electron microscopy and probe analysis, nanoscale fabrication of materials, deformation mechanisms of novel materials, nano-mechanics, tribology and tribo-corrosion, and electrochemical measurement techniques. Dr. Basak is actively serving the academic community as journal editor, editorial board member, and reviewer of journals and funding agencies. Dr. Basak also disseminates his research work at global conferences as an invited keynote speaker.
