Ştefan Ţălu, Vu Van Thu, Nguyen Dac Dien
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) has emerged as a promising two-dimensional material for applications in energy storage and environmental remediation due to its unique layered structure and tunable electronic properties. However, a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between synthesis strategies, defect engineering, and performance remains limited. This review critically evaluates various synthesis approaches, including top-down and bottom-up methods, and correlates them with structural characteristics such as layer thickness, morphology, and defect density. Comparative analysis indicates that hydrothermal methods provide optimal scalability and cost efficiency, while chemical vapor deposition ensures superior crystallinity. However, limitations such as low conductivity and aggregation remain critical challenges.