Molybdenum disulfide: A nanomaterial that is paving the way toward a sustainable future

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a material that has proved its potential in various applications directly linked with developing a sustainable future. MoS2 is a demonstrative transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) semiconductor that can occur in a stable monolayer form similar to graphene. MoS2 has been widely studied because of its precise, fascinating electronic properties, which comprise indirect-to-direct bandgap transition from bulk to monolayer, coupling of spin, and very large exciton binding energy. These materials' distinct physical and chemical properties made them capable of contributing to energy production and environmental remediation. This review will briefly describe the general properties of MoS2 and recent developments of MoS2 and their applications in different diverse fields. Here, we will cover the applications of MoS2 in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, solar energy conversion, desalination, and water purification. It concludes with details regarding how this material could be revolutionary in industrial upscaling. [Display omitted] •MoS2 has distinct physical and chemical properties.•MoS2 is capable of contributing to energy production and environmental remediation.•Applications of MoS2 in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and water purification.•Applications of MoS2 in solar energy conversion, desalination.•How this material in the future could be revolutionary in industrial upscaling.