Sensing responses and adsorption behaviors of TM (Pd/Pt/Ni)-doped Nb2S2C 2D material towards transformer fault-related gases: A first-principles study

Key Points

• The study shows that the TM-doped Nb2S2C material effectively detects transformer fault gases, enhancing safety and reliability.
• Key evidence indicates strong adsorption interactions with specific gases like hydrogen and methane, suggesting high sensitivity.
• Analysis of the response mechanisms utilizes first-principles methods to understand the electronic properties and interactions involved.
• These findings support the potential for TM-doped 2D materials to be utilized in advanced sensing applications in power systems.