Established in 1966, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is a national R&D institute set up by government and industry. ARAI provides services of R&D, Testing & Evaluation, Certification & Standardization, Education & Training,...

Despite the ubiquitous use of soft aqueous hydrogels in biomedical applications, one of the major challenges is the ability to precisely control the mechanical properties of soft biomaterials to meet specific needs. However, the accurate and precise determination of...

The wettability of a surface is defined by the interfacial chemical properties of both the liquid and solid phase. Measuring the contact angle with water is an important method to characterise how hydrophobic or hydrophilic a surface is i.e., how it interacts with...

There are approximately 90,000 Total Hip Replacements (THRs) conducted each year in the UK. THR is without a doubt one of the most successful intervention strategies for hip disease. However, these benefits come with problems associated with the use of metallic...

Modern tribology allows for a deeper understanding on how surfaces slide together triggering an improvement in protective coating for challenging conditions such as the one met in aeronautic. Knowledge has notably progressed through the use of advanced tribometer that...

The deposition of thin films is a key surface engineering technique allowing for the protection and functionalisation of surfaces with high-performance coatings that can be tailored for extreme environments. Physical and chemical vapour deposition are some of the most...

The high frequency and short amplitudes in fretting wear make it particularly dangerous due to its multitude of effects on materials. Fatigue can occur in lower loaded contacts, at higher loads wear debris is generated and transformations occur in the material. This...

The Webinar will first provide an introduction to the scientific publishing scene- its history and recent developments. Then it will explain how journal operations are organised, including the roles of the Publisher, Editors and Editorial Board. The webinar will then...

Characterisation of surface properties is essential to the fields of tribology and surface engineering. Many properties exist to define the roughness of surfaces and measurement of these properties can be a complex and time-consuming endeavour. Surface mechanical...