Topics

The following key topics, related to polymer gears in particular, but not excluding other related subjects will be the focus of the conference:

Friction and wear performance of polymer materials

• Polymer materials, composites and nanocomposites for tribological applications
• Lubrication and tribochemistry of polymers and boundary layers
• Adhesion, interfaces, wetting and surface energy
• Topography and surface integrity
• Environmental aspects of polymers in relation to tribology
• Nanotechnology in polymer tribology
• Simulations, modelling and design
• Testing techniques and methodology
• Manufacturing aspects
• Polymer components for advanced engineering applications