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ZnS/graphene hybrid nanomaterials: synthesis, characterization, and enhanced electrochemical performances

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In this study, a facile and efficient strategy for preparing zinc sulfide–graphene nanosheets (ZnS/GNs) hybrid nanomaterials was assisted via a facile and efficient solvothermal method. Field emission gun scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, X-ray photoelectron spectra were used. It was observed that the GNs were partially covered by ZnS homogeneous nanoballs. The electrochemical performances of ZnS/GNs hybrid nanomaterials as electrodes were measured and investigated by cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge/discharge techniques. Results indicated that the introduction of GNs highly improved the electrocatalytic activity, durability, and stability of ZnS/GNs hybrid nanomaterials. Thus, the ZnS/GNs nanocomposites are expected to be an effective electrode materials.

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This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51172102).

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  1. Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Medical School of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, People’s Republic of China

    Fengzhen Liu & Mingxin Liu

  2. Liaocheng Research Institute of Non-ferrous Metals of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, People’s Republic of China

    Xin Shao

  3. State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, People’s Republic of China

    Shengyong Yang

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Liu, F., Liu, M., Shao, X. et al. ZnS/graphene hybrid nanomaterials: synthesis, characterization, and enhanced electrochemical performances. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 26, 6495–6501 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3241-7

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