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. 2015 Aug 7;5:12869. doi: 10.1038/srep12869

Figure 4. Schematics of the lubrication mechanism of.

Figure 4

(a) ultrathin MoS2 nanosheets and (b) 3D nanoparticles. (a) The nanosheet can enter the contact area of the opposite micro peaks easily and prevent them from direct contact. The peaks may deform but little wear will take place. (b) As for the 3D nanoparticle, it will be pushed away due to its relatively big size and opposite peaks will directly contact, resulting in wear.