Unveiling the antibacterial strategies and mechanisms of MoS 2 : a comprehensive analysis and future directions.

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem that requires alternative antibacterial agents. MoS 2 , a two-dimensional transition metal sulfide, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its exceptional photocatalytic performance, excellent infrared photothermal effect, and impressive antibacterial properties. This review presents a detailed analysis of the antibacterial strategies and mechanism of MoS 2 , starting with its morphology and synthesis methods and focusing on the different interaction stages between MoS 2 and bacteria. The paper summarizes the main antibacterial mechanisms of MoS 2 , such as photocatalytic antibacterial, enzyme-like catalytic antibacterial, physical antibacterial, and photothermal-assisted antibacterial. It offers a comprehensive discussion focus on recent research studies of photocatalytic antibacterial mechanisms and categorizes them, guiding the application of MoS 2 in the antibacterial field. Overall, the review provides an in-depth understanding of the antibacterial mechanisms of MoS 2 and presents the challenges and future directions for the improvement of MoS 2 in the field of high-efficiency antibacterial materials.