A model for the temperature-dependence of the friction in MoS2 has been developed which relies upon the heights of energy barriers to characterize the molecular pathways of MoS2-flake sliding . Here we present atomistic calculations that show changes to these barriers in the presence of water and oxygen, two major environmental contaminants affecting the friction.

Energy barriers and the temperature-dependent friction of MoS<sub>2</sub>

2019 Fall National Meeting

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Energy barriers and the temperature-dependent friction of MoS2

Energy barriers and the temperature-dependent friction of MoS₂