Inkjet Printing and Hydrogen-Assisted Annealing of Mo 1– x Nb x S 2 Alloy Films for Ultrawide-Range Flexible Temperature Sensors
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide With the rapid advancement of Industry 4.0, aerospace, energy, and chemical engineering, temperature sensors are facing technical demands in high-temperature environments. Conventional temperature sensing materials, limited by their performance under extreme conditions, struggle to meet the requirements of modern industries. To address this challenge, this study proposes a fabrication process combining inkjet printing with hydrogen-assisted thermal annealing, leveraging the unique electronic structure and tunable physicochemical properties of molybdenum–niobium disulfide (Mo 1– x Nb x S 2 ). This method enables the controllable preparation of Mo 1– x Nb x S 2 alloy thin films, where inkjet printing facilitates low-cost, patterned fabrication and hydrogen annealing modulates crystallinity and defect density. The Mo 1– x Nb x S 2 -based flexible temperature sensor exhibits outstanding sensing performance, including a reliable temperature response across a broad range (10–1000 K) and exceptional stability after a 1000 cyclic thermal test. This work not only provides a promising solution for temperature monitoring in extreme environments but also opens new avenues for the development of next-generation flexible electronics.
Source: ACS Engineering Au
Authors: Yilin Zhou, Kexin Wang, Yingzhe Li, Chenxin Yuan, Manzhang Xu, Lu Zheng, Xuewen Wang, Weiwei Li
Institution: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,500
OpenAlex ID: W4414968952