Abstract
Considering the high energy density Lithium ion batteries have become one of the best option for next-generation energystorage technologies. Transition metal chalcogenide nanomaterials are promising electrodes for Lithium-ion batteries. Molybdenum based layered chalcogenide materials wisely studied for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, due to its twodimensional (2D) layered structure and better specific capacity. The three-dimensional (3D) synthesis of microsphere by ultrathin nanosheets is necessary for practical applications. Herein, the fabrication of a unique hierarchical 2D layered Cu2S-MoS2 nanostructure was (ultrathin nanosheets) demonstrated via in situ assembling of two-dimensional (2D) growths in facile solvothermal technique. The structural study reveals the existence of Cubic Cu 2 S and Rhombohedral MoS 2 phase. Morphological study by FESEM and TEM shows unique ultrathin nanosheets of ~10 nm thickness self-assembled in the form of layered microsphere. In Li-ion storage testing, Cu 2 S-MoS 2 electrode exhibited good specific discharge capacity of 651 mAhg -1 at 50 mAg -1 applied current and maintained 320 mAhg -1 after 100 cycles. The facilitated advanced electrochemical performance attributed to layered ultrathin Cu 2 SMoS 2 composite nanosheets.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11020-11026 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | ChemistrySelect |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 24 Oct 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 2D layered materials
- Cu S-MoS composite
- lithium ion battery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry