Issue 39, 2023

Room-temperature chemiresistive ammonia sensors based on 2D MXenes and their hybrids: recent developments and future prospects

Abstract

Detection of ammonia (NH3) gas at room temperature is essential in a variety of sectors, including pollution monitoring, commercial safety and medical services, etc. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as fascinating candidates for gas-sensing applications due to their distinct properties. MXenes, a type of 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides/carbonotrides, have drawn the interest of researchers due to their high conductivity, large surface area, and changing surface chemistry. The review begins by describing the NH3 gas-detecting methods of 2D materials and then concentrates on MXene-based sensors, emphasising the benefits that MXenes provide in this context. The study also explains the prime factors involved in evaluating sensor performance, which include sensor response, sensitivity, selectivity, stability, charge transfer values, adsorption energy and response/recovery times. Subsequently, the review covers two main categories: pristine/intercalated MXenes and MXene-based hybrid materials. The review investigates the approaches for improving the sensing characteristics of pristine and intercalated MXenes by introducing MXene hybrids like MXene–metal oxide hybrids, MXene–transition metal dichalcogenides hybrid, MXene–other 2D materials hybrid, MXene–polymers and other hybrids and other MXene-derived materials. In summary, this review offers a thorough overview of current advancements and potential applications for room-temperature ammonia sensors based on 2D MXenes and their hybrids. In order to pave the way for future improvements in MXene-based gas-sensing technology for room temperature ammonia detection, the study concludes by outlining potential future scope and conclusions.

Graphical abstract: Room-temperature chemiresistive ammonia sensors based on 2D MXenes and their hybrids: recent developments and future prospects

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
27 7 2023
Accepted
31 8 2023
First published
31 8 2023

Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 13831-13851

Room-temperature chemiresistive ammonia sensors based on 2D MXenes and their hybrids: recent developments and future prospects

S. Atkare, S. D. Kaushik, S. Jagtap and C. S. Rout, Dalton Trans., 2023, 52, 13831 DOI: 10.1039/D3DT02401F

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