Temperature‑Dependent Friction, Wear, and Life of MoS₂ Dry Film Lubricants for Space Mechanisms: A Comprehensive Review.

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Abstract

Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS₂) is the most widely used dry film lubricant (DFL) for moving mechanical assemblies that operate in space. For these applications, the MoS₂ must provide low friction and wear across a range of temperatures. The temperature dependence of MoS₂ tribological behavior has been studied previously. However, the number of temperatures and conditions that can be tested in a single study is necessarily limited, making it difficult to predict or understand the performance of DFLs more broadly. To address this, this review article summarizes and analyzes the results from prior studies of temperature-dependent tribological behavior of MoS₂-based dry film lubricants. Friction, wear, and wear life data are compiled int

SUBMITTER: Faiyad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316733 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature