Application of a Molybdenum and Tungsten Disulfide Coating to Improve Tribological Properties of Orthodontic Archwires

Coatings incorporating nanoparticles of molybdenum and tungsten disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub> and WS<sub>2</sub>)&#8212;known for their lubricating properties&#8212;are applied to orthodontic stainless steel wires to verify if there is an improvement in terms of tribolog...

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Main Authors: Antonio Gracco, Martina Dandrea, Flavio Deflorian, Caterina Zanella, Alberto De Stefani, Giovanni Bruno, Edoardo Stellini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/5/753