Self-Lubricating and Self-Healing MoS2/WS2 Nanocoatings on Polymers deposited by APPJ: A Comprehensive Review

Authors

  • Lukasz Major Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, 25 Reymonta street, 30-059 Cracow, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4266-5807
  • Jürgen M. Lackner Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Institute for Sensors, Photonics and Manufacturing Technologies, Research Group Laser and Plasma Processing, Leobner Straße 94, 8712 Niklasdorf, Austria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3931-232X
  • Dietmar Kopp Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Institute for Sensors, Photonics and Manufacturing Technologies, Research Group Laser and Plasma Processing, Leobner Straße 94, 8712 Niklasdorf, Austria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3694-8090
  • Boguslaw Major Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, 25 Reymonta street, 30-059 Cracow, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9471-1230

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/amm.2026.1983

Keywords

MoS2 and WS2 nanocoatings, polymer substrates, atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ), wear and self-lubrication, nanoscale tribology

Abstract

High-performance polymers (PEEK, PA11) are vital in lightweight engineering but limited by friction and wear. This review analyzes self-lubricating and self-healing MoS2 and WS2 coatings deposited via atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ). By integrating recent literature with the authors’ previous studies [25,26], the paper evaluates coating design, microstructure, and tribology on polymer substrates. While lamellar sliding ensures low friction, WS2 offers stability in humidity, and MoS2 provides adaptive self-healing via crack filling. The review concludes that optimized coatings significantly enhance durability and provide guidelines for designing high-performance, multifunctional polymer surfaces.

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Published

2026-09-18

How to Cite

Major, Lukasz, et al. “Self-Lubricating and Self-Healing MoS2 WS2 Nanocoatings on Polymers Deposited by APPJ: A Comprehensive Review ”. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, vol. 71, no. 3, Sept. 2026, pp. 911-2, doi:10.24425/amm.2026.1983.

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Vol. 71 No. 3 (2026)

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