Microwave-Assisted Synthesis, Characterization and Tribological Properties of a g-C3N4/MoS2 Nanocomposite for Low Friction Coatings

This study explores the tribological performance of microwave-assisted synthesized g-C3N4/MoS2 coatings. The two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanosheet is getting prominence in tribology due to its layered structure. graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was made using calcination method and nanocomposite with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) produced a method. structure morphology samples were characterized by some well-known methods, properties studied pin-on-disc (POD) apparatus. Morphological analysis revealed that coexisted, layer structured MoS2 well dispersed on nanosheets. BET used determine pore volume specific surface area materials. inclusion nanoparticles caused composite’s decrease. reduction g-C3N4 confirmed pores calcinated filled nanoparticles. property systematically investigated under different factors such as applied loads (5N 15N), sliding speed (500 1000 mm/s) material composition (uncoated, MoS2-coated, 9 wt.% 20 composite). optimal composite ratio taken 9%, weight for variety levels speeds. results indicates incorporation nanocomposites could reduce friction improve wear life, which better than single MoS2. demonstrates solution broaden possible uses MoS2-based materials field tribology.