3D MoS2/graphene nanoflowers as anode for advanced lithium-ion batteries
(1. School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China;
2. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)
2. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)
Abstract: Vertical MoS2 nanosheets were controllably patterned onto graphene as nanoflowers through a two-step hydrothermal method. The interconnected network and intimate contact between MoS2 nanosheets and graphene by vertical channels enabled a high mechanical integrity of electrode and cycling stability. In particular, MoS2/graphene nanoflowers anode delivered an ultrahigh specific capacity of 901.8 mA·h/g after 700 stable cycles at 1000 mA/g and a corresponding capacity retention as 98.9% from the second cycle onwards.
Key words: MoS2; graphene; 3D nanoflowers; nanosheets; lithium-ion batteries