Molecular dynamics study of the frictional properties of multilayer MoS<sub>2</sub>
Chengzhi Hu, Changli Yi, Minli Bai, Jizu Lv, Dawei Tang
Abstract
Deformation of MoS<sub>2</sub> layers directly leads to decrease in potential and ultimately leads to decrease in friction coefficient.
Topics & Concepts
Shearing (physics)LubricationMolybdenum disulfideMaterials scienceFriction coefficientShear (geology)Static frictionMechanicsComposite materialMolybdenumMolecular dynamicsShear velocityDynamical frictionCoefficient of frictionDeformation (meteorology)MetallurgyChemistryPhysicsTurbulenceComputational chemistryMetal and Thin Film MechanicsAdhesion, Friction, and Surface InteractionsLubricants and Their Additives