Why in news?
In January 2025, FUCHS SE partnered with a European OEM to develop EV lubricants using MoS2 additives, boosting drivetrain efficiency by 3-5%. Scientists created a few-atom-thick electronic system with MoS2 that withstands high-energy particles, ideal for radiation-resistant tech. A January 2026 study showed oxygen-enhanced chemical vapor deposition accelerating MoS2 growth for larger, purer domains on sapphire substrates.
Applications
- Lubricants:
- Used in high-pressure, high-temperature environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
- Outperforms graphite in vacuum or dry conditions.
- Electronics & Semiconductors:
- Thin films and monolayers used in transistors, sensors, and flexible electronics.
- Promising alternative to silicon in nanoelectronics.
- Catalysis:
- Effective in hydrodesulfurization (removing sulfur from petroleum).
- Emerging role in hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) for clean energy.
- Energy Storage:
- Incorporated in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors for improved performance
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