Exploring the Remarkable Gas Sensing Capability of Molybdenum Diselenide Nanoparticles

Gas sensingGas sensing is pivotal in numerous applications, from environmental monitoring to healthcare and industrial safety. Molybdenum DiselenideMolybdenum diselenide (MoSe2) nanoparticlesNanoparticles have emerged as promising gas sensingGas sensing materialsMaterials due to their exceptional sensitivity and selectivity. This mini-review elucidates MoSe2’s gas sensingGas sensing mechanism, encompassing surface adsorption and charge transferCharge transfer processesProcess, while highlighting the roles of defectsDefects and functionalizationFunctionalization in enhancing sensing performance. Notably, MoSe2-based sensors excel in sensitivity and selectivity for various gases. A compilation of key findings from several research studies emphasizes their impressive gas sensingGas sensing capabilities. MoSe2-based sensors operate efficiently at room temperatureTemperature, outperforming traditional materialsMaterials in terms of energy efficiency and sensitivity. Current applications span environmental monitoring, healthcare, and industrial safety, with future prospectsProspects centered on improving sensitivity, selectivity, and integration with emerging technologiesTechnology such as wearables and the IoT. Although challengesChallenges exist, ongoing research endeavours aim to maximize MoSe2’s potential for revolutionizing gas sensingGas sensing applications.