Surface Characterization of Materials. Surface Characterization Techniques: An Overview. Mechanical Behavior of Plastics: Surface Properties and Tribology. Visualization and Characterization of Bulk and Surface Morphology by Microthermal Analysis and Atomic Force Microscopy. Macromechanics and Micromechanics of Ceramics. Scuffing and Seizure: Characterization and Investigation. Wear Mapping and Wear Characterization Methodology Characterization Methodology. Measuring Technique and Characteristics of Thin Film Lubrication at Nanoscale. Tribology of Metal Cutting. Tribology in Metal Forming. Tribology in Textile Manufacturing and Use. Biotribology. Biocompatible Metals and Alloys: Properties and Degradation Phenomena in Biological Environments. Epilamization/Barrier Films. Index.