Hollow nanoparticles of WS2 as potential solid-state lubricants

Researchers show that materials such as hollow nanoparticles of metal dichalcogenides (MX2) can act as effective solid lubricants. They attribute the outstanding performance of this solid lubricant to its chemical inertness and the hollow cage structure, which imparts elasticity.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 387; no. 6635; pp. 791 - 793
Main Authors RAPOPORT, L, BILIK, YU, FELDMAN, Y, HOMYONFER, M, COHEN, S. R, TENNE, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing 19.06.1997
Nature Publishing Group
Subjects
Applied sciences
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
Friction, wear, lubrication
Lubricants
Lubricants & lubrication
Machine components
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Nanotechnology
Solid lubricant
Tungsten sulfide
Nanostructure
Hollow body
Micron size particle
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Summary:Researchers show that materials such as hollow nanoparticles of metal dichalcogenides (MX2) can act as effective solid lubricants. They attribute the outstanding performance of this solid lubricant to its chemical inertness and the hollow cage structure, which imparts elasticity.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/42910