1.4.3 - Architecture-Dependent Emergence of Self-Powered Gas Sensing in Junction Engineered WSe2 Device

Event
EUROSENSORS 2026
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-09
Zurich
Band
Lectures
Chapter
Sensor Applications: Environmental and Food Monitoring
Author(s)
D. Mondal, V. Kamble - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram,Thiruvananthapuram (India)
Pages
68 - 69
DOI
10.5162/eurosensors2026/1.4.3
ISBN
978-3-910600-12-6
Price
free

Abstract

Self-powered gas sensing in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors remains limited by weak zero-bias response. Here, we investigate architecture-dependent NO 2 sensing in WSe 2 devices ranging from monolayer to stacked and networked configurations. A pronounced zero-bias response emerges only in heterogeneous networks, further enhanced under illumination. Further, with a mild response in the stacked system and no response for the single monolayer device. The results reveal a transition from bulk to junction-mediated transport governing sensing behaviour. This study establishes structural heterogeneity as a key design parameter for energy-efficient gas sensors.

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