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Unique three-dimensional hierarchical heterogeneous MoS2/graphene structures as a high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries

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A unique MoS2/graphene composite (MoS2/GrF) was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method. XRD, FESEM, EDS, TEM, HRTEM, XPS, and BET analyses were performed to characterize the as-synthesized samples. The samples were demonstrated to present interesting uniform three-dimensional hierarchical heterogeneous structures where MoS2 microspheres (with an average diameter of 750 nm) penetrated the graphene layer. By the “space-confined” effect, the (002) plane of MoS2 is inhibited when grown in the interlayer of GO, which increases the interlayer spacing and improves the rate performance of the electrode. Moreover, MoS2 that grows between the graphene layers can form a good contact, reducing the contact resistance. As an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, the MoS2/GrF electrode exhibited an outstanding reversible capacity (1510 mAh g−1 at 100 mA g−1 after 200 cycles) and excellent rate performance (~990 mAh g−1 at 1000 mA g−1).

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We acknowledge the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51972071), Guangxi Distinguished Experts Special Fund (No.2019B06), and Guangxi Research Foundation for Science and Technology Base and Talent Special (No.AD19245175) and Opening Fund of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Building New Energy and Energy Saving (No.18-J-21-6).

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  1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China

    Fei Long, Yi Chen, Caihong Wu, Jilin Wang, Zhengguang Zou & Guoyuan Zheng

  2. Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Ministry of Education, Guilin, 541004, China

    Fei Long, Shuyi Mo, Zhengguang Zou & Guoyuan Zheng

  3. Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China

    Jilin Wang & Shuyi Mo

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Long, F., Chen, Y., Wu, C. et al. Unique three-dimensional hierarchical heterogeneous MoS2/graphene structures as a high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Ionics 27, 1977–1986 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-021-03936-y

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