A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and Challenges

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) is one of the compounds discussed nowadays due to its outstanding properties that allowed its usage in different applications. Its band gap and its distinctive structure make it a promising material to substitute graphene and other semiconductor dev...

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Main Authors: Omnia Samy, Shuwen Zeng, Muhammad Danang Birowosuto, Amine El Moutaouakil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Crystals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/4/355
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spelling doaj-6c7fa2c2912846489e365e8876abde7f2021-03-29T23:05:11ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522021-03-011135535510.3390/cryst11040355A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and ChallengesOmnia Samy0Shuwen Zeng1Muhammad Danang Birowosuto2Amine El Moutaouakil3College of Engineering, United Arab University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain 15551, United Arab EmiratesXLIM Research Institute, UMR 7252 CNRS/University of Limoges, 123, Avenue Albert Thomas, 87060 Limoges CEDEX, FranceCNRS International-Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Thales Research Alliance (CINTRA), Singapore 637553, SingaporeCollege of Engineering, United Arab University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain 15551, United Arab EmiratesMolybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) is one of the compounds discussed nowadays due to its outstanding properties that allowed its usage in different applications. Its band gap and its distinctive structure make it a promising material to substitute graphene and other semiconductor devices. It has different applications in electronics especially sensors like optical sensors, biosensors, electrochemical biosensors that play an important role in the detection of various diseases’ like cancer and Alzheimer. It has a wide range of energy applications in batteries, solar cells, microwave, and Terahertz applications. It is a promising material on a nanoscale level, with favorable characteristics in spintronics and magnetoresistance. In this review, we will discuss MoS<sub>2</sub> properties, structure and synthesis techniques with a focus on its applications and future challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/4/355molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>)molybdenum disulfide propertiesmolybdenum disulfide synthesismolybdenum disulfide applicationsTransition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs)
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author Omnia Samy
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Amine El Moutaouakil
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Shuwen Zeng
Muhammad Danang Birowosuto
Amine El Moutaouakil
A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and Challenges
Crystals
molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>)
molybdenum disulfide properties
molybdenum disulfide synthesis
molybdenum disulfide applications
Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs)
author_facet Omnia Samy
Shuwen Zeng
Muhammad Danang Birowosuto
Amine El Moutaouakil
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title A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and Challenges
title_short A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and Challenges
title_full A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and Challenges
title_fullStr A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and Challenges
title_full_unstemmed A Review on MoS<sub>2 </sub>Properties, Synthesis, Sensing Applications and Challenges
title_sort review on mos<sub>2 </sub>properties, synthesis, sensing applications and challenges
publisher MDPI AG
series Crystals
issn 2073-4352
publishDate 2021-03-01
description Molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) is one of the compounds discussed nowadays due to its outstanding properties that allowed its usage in different applications. Its band gap and its distinctive structure make it a promising material to substitute graphene and other semiconductor devices. It has different applications in electronics especially sensors like optical sensors, biosensors, electrochemical biosensors that play an important role in the detection of various diseases’ like cancer and Alzheimer. It has a wide range of energy applications in batteries, solar cells, microwave, and Terahertz applications. It is a promising material on a nanoscale level, with favorable characteristics in spintronics and magnetoresistance. In this review, we will discuss MoS<sub>2</sub> properties, structure and synthesis techniques with a focus on its applications and future challenges.
topic molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>)
molybdenum disulfide properties
molybdenum disulfide synthesis
molybdenum disulfide applications
Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs)
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/4/355
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