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Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoflowers and Nanosheets: Nanotribology
Joint Authors
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar
Byon, Chan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper reports the solvothermal synthesis of MoS2 nanoflowers and nanosheets.
The nanoflowers have a mean diameter of about 100 nm and were obtained using thioacetamide (C2H5NS) as a sulfur source.
The few layered nanosheets were obtained using thiourea (CH4N2S) as a sulfur source.
The obtained powders were characterized using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
The lubricating effect of MoS2 nanoflowers and nanosheets were analyzed using four-ball test, the topography of the wear scar was analyzed using SEM, EDS, and 3D surface profilometry.
The relationship between the tribological properties and morphology of the materials was determined.
It is observed that the engine oil containing the MoS2 nanomaterials penetrated more easily into the interface space, and it formed a continuous film on the interface surface.
The tribological performance showed that the synthesized nanosheets had superior antiwear and friction-reducing properties as a lubrication additive compared with nanoflowers.
Also, the wear scar of balls lubricated with nanoflowers revealed a larger diameter compared to nanosheets.
In conclusion, nanosheets dispensed in oil have better tribological performance compared to nanoflowers oil in terms of capability to reduce friction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar& Byon, Chan. 2015. Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoflowers and Nanosheets: Nanotribology. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069253
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar& Byon, Chan. Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoflowers and Nanosheets: Nanotribology. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069253
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar& Byon, Chan. Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoflowers and Nanosheets: Nanotribology. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069253
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069253