Recent progress in molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) based flexible nanogenerators: An inclusive review

Abstract

Energy consumption and structure have changed in the new era along with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence, and the power sources for billions of dispersed gadgets and sensors have sparked attention globally to protect the environment. Due to the rising usage of non-renewable energy sources and the resulting environmental damage, researchers are investigating alternative energy systems that can harness energy from the environment. Therefore, self-sufficient small-scale electronic systems will be possible through the use of underutilised natural waste energy sources collected in nanogenerators (NGs). The features of the materials used have a significant impact on how well NGs work. In this regard Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a 2D material, is one of the compounds that is discussed vastly nowadays due to its exceptional characteristics that made it useful in a variety of applications. Many research papers on the advancement and implementation of MoS2 materials have been published, but this article will give an in-depth overview. It offers an introduction and interpretation of the main properties of 2D MoS2 nanomaterials, starting with their current state, properties, and various synthesis processes. Later, the review concentrates on MoS2 applications and energy-harvesting capabilities and gives a comprehensive study of piezoelectric, triboelectric and thermometrical nanogenerators based on 2D MoS2 nanocomposite materials.