The effect of deposition parameters and Ti content on structural and wear properties of MoS2Ti coatings

Effect of deposition pressure on microstructure and tribological behavior of MoS x /MoS x -Mo nanoscale multi-layer films

“…The XRD patterns indicate that as the Ar pressure increases the perpendicular orientations of the basal planes prevail while the parallel orientations decrease. This result is in agreement with previous works by other researchers [11,12]. In addition, the MoS x -Mo composite layer enhanced the (002) orientation and decreased the (100) orientation, which was similar to that in MoS x /WSe y film [13].…”

“…From the patterns it can be seen that the MoS x is found in several crystalline orientations. Pattern (a) shows that inert (002) plane preferred for tribological applications [11] has a much higher intensity than reactive (100) plane and (110) plane. From patterns (b) and (c), it is seen that the intensity of (002) peak decreases, while the intensities of (100) and (110) peaks increase.…”

Tribological properties of Cr- and Ti-doped MoS2 composite coatings under different humidity atmosphere

“…In the past two decades, co-sputtered MoS 2 -metal composite coatings or MoS 2 -metal multilayered coatings [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] have been widely reported by many research groups to exhibit improvement in hardness, adhesion strength, and tribological performance in air over the pure MoS 2 coatings. Particularly, among these co-deposited coatings, the MoS 2 -Ti composite coatings (trade-marked by Teer Coatings Ltd as MoST™) have been intensively investigated [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

“…Particularly, among these co-deposited coatings, the MoS 2 -Ti composite coatings (trade-marked by Teer Coatings Ltd as MoST™) have been intensively investigated [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. The MoST™ composite coatings have given excellent industrial results for a wide range of cutting and forming tool applications at normal cutting speeds, showing big improvements in comparison with conventional hard coatings.…”

Effects of Deposition Conditions and Counter Bodies on the Tribological Properties of Pulsed DC Magnetron Sputtered TiN–MoS x Composite Coating

“…The characteristic lamellar structure of MoS 2 with weak van der Waals bonding between crystal planes is primarily responsible for its excellent low friction behaviour especially under vacuum environment. However, its performance often degrades in humid atmosphere because of its poor oxidation resistance leading to the formation of MoO 3 and H 2 SO 4 [5]. Also, poor adhesion and softness of the film restrict its use in machining operation, where it gets consumed in a short interval of operation [6].…”