| 2D | Two-dimensional |
| TMDs | Transition metal dichalcogenides |
| MoS2 | Molybdenum disulfide |
| WS2 | Tungsten disulfide |
| CVD | Chemical vapor deposition |
| RF | Radio frequency |
| TMO | Transition metal oxide |
| MSM | Metal–Semiconductor–Metal |
| IDEs | Interdigitated electrodes |
| TEM | Transmission electron microscopy |
| OM | Optical microscopy |
| SHG | Second-harmonic generation |
| EDS | Energy dispersive spectroscopy |
| MoO3 | Molybdenum trioxide |
| NPC | negative photoconductivity |