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Application of WS2-G composite as cathode for rechargeable magnesium batteries

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The graphene-supported WS2 composite (WS2-G) was synthesized by the ultra-sonication method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) showed WS2 had been successfully combined with the graphene. The charge-discharge tests, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to study electrochemical properties of as-synthesized composite material. The results showed that the electrochemical properties of graphene-supported WS2 were superior to that of WS2 material. The initial discharge capacity of the graphene-supported WS2 material reached 82 mAh g−1. After 100 cycles, it still had a capacity retention rate of 95%. Enhanced electrochemical performance of graphene-supported WS2 could be attributed due to the synergistic effect between WS2 and highly conductive graphene. The intercalation behavior of Mg2+ is further confirmed by XRD, EDX, and XPS analysis.

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The authors received financial support from DRDO, India through CARS-381 project and the author M. Latha received financial support from CSIR-IICT (IICT/Pubs./2019/361) and CSIR via CSIR-SRF.

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  3. Power Supply System Laboratory, Research Centre Imarat (DRDO), Vignyanakancha, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500069, India

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Latha, M., Biswas, S. & Rani, J.V. Application of WS2-G composite as cathode for rechargeable magnesium batteries. Ionics 26, 3395–3404 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-020-03512-w

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