Development of MoS2 Nanosheets Embedded Nickel Composite Coating and its Mechanical Properties

Antony Joseph,

Mugilan Narayanasamy,

Balakrishnan Kirubasankar

Subramania Angaiah Email

Electro-Materials Research Laboratory, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry - 605014, India

Abstract

MoS2 nanosheets were prepared by a facile hydrothermal method and its morphology and structural properties were characterized by FE-SEM and 2 XRD analysis. MoS2 nanosheets reinforced Ni composite coatings were prepared by a simple electrodeposition method using various concentrations of MoS2 in Watts nickel plating bath. Surface morphology, microstructure and crystal orientation of pure Ni and Ni-MoS2 composite coatings were characterized by FE-SEM and XRD analysis. Microhardness and wear resistance of pure Ni coating were improved by the addition of MoS2 nanosheets in the Ni matrix to use as solid lubricant.

Development of MoS2 Nanosheets Embedded Nickel Composite Coating and its Mechanical Properties