Cutting-edge MoS2-Based biosensing platforms for detecting contaminants in food samples

Cutting-edge advancements in sensing technologies have positioned molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) as a transformative material for detecting contaminants in food samples. Leveraging its exceptional electrical, optical, and catalytic properties, MoS 2 -based sensing platforms have demonstrated remarkable potential in identifying a wide range of foodborne hazards, including pathogens, pesticides, and allergens. This review explores the latest developments in MoS 2 -enabled sensing systems, emphasizing their ability to synergistically combine electrochemical sensitivity and optical responsiveness for unparalleled detection accuracy and efficiency. The unique two-dimensional structure of MoS 2 , with its high surface area and tunable properties, enhances sensor specificity and sensitivity, enabling rapid and reliable contaminant detection in complex food matrices. While challenges such as long-term stability, scalability, and signal interference remain, emerging strategies like hybrid nanocomposite engineering and machine learning-assisted data analysis offer promising solutions. This review underlines the transformative potential of MoS 2 -based sensing platforms in revolutionizing food safety monitoring, ensuring public health protection, and paving the way for sustainable and cost-effective detection technologies. • Recent advances in MoS 2 -based sensors for food contaminants detection applications are reviewed. • MoS 2 enhances sensitivity in electrochemical and optical food contaminant detection. • Integration of MoS 2 with nanomaterials improves sensor performance and selectivity. • Emerging trends focus on portable, real-time sensing platforms for on-site testing. • MoS 2 sensors offer promising potential for rapid and accurate food contaminants detection.