Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago - Champaign have developed a method of tuning the micro and nano - scale roughness of molybdenum disulfide ( MoS2 ) . " It , which is used as a solid lubricant , has been shown to have a 2D version , which is similar to graphene . However , when thinned to below a nanometre in thickness , MoS2 has the potential to act as a " functional material " for electrical devices and a coating for certain applications . These latest developments will also enhance fine - tuning hyrophobicity in future applications . " The knowledge of how new materials interact with water is a fundamental , " said an assistant professor at the university , SungWoo Kim .
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago - Champaign have developed a method of tuning the micro and nano - scale roughness of molybdenum disulfide ( MoS2 ) . It , which is used as a solid lubricant , has been shown to have a 2D version , which is similar to graphene . However , when thinned to below a nanometre in thickness , MoS2 has the potential to act as a " functional material " for electrical devices and a coating for certain applications . These latest developments will also enhance fine - tuning hyrophobicity in future applications . " The knowledge of how new materials interact with water is a fundamental , " said an assistant professor at the university , SungWoo Kim .