Used as a solid lubricant in high-temperature and high-vacuum environments where traditional lubricants like graphite fail. Effective in aerospace and defense applications due to its stability under extreme conditions. Also applied in catalysis, particularly in hydrodesulfurization processes to remove sulfur from crude oil. Investigated for use in semiconductor devices and nanotechnology due to its layered structure and electronic properties. Shows promise in electrocatalysis for hydrogen evolution reactions in water splitting.