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One-step microwave synthesis of MoS2/MoO3@graphite nanocomposite as an excellent electrode material for supercapacitors

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We introduce a facile one-step microwave solid-state approach to prepare novel MoS2/MoO3 @graphite nanocomposite that can be utilized as an electrode material for supercapacitors. The electrochemical properties of nanocomposite are evaluated by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge/discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests. The nanocomposite exhibits the highest specific capacitance of 268 F g−1 for 3500 cycles at a current density of 1 A g−1. The nanocomposite shows excellent cyclic stability of 283% (258 F g−1) for over 6000 cycles in 6 M KOH electrolyte. In addition, the microwave method, which is prospected to realize industrial application, can be applied to partial sulfurization.

Schematic diagram of microwave initiated MoS2/MoO3 nanocomposite growth on graphite, and the highly stable MoS2/MoO3@graphite nanocomposite was synthesized using this one-step microwave approach.

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The authors would like to thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21306124) for the financial support of this work.

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    Yunrui Tian, Xing Yang, Yayun Zheng, Qingping Guo & Jujie Luo

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA

    Amit Nautiyal & Xinyu Zhang

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Tian, Y., Yang, X., Nautiyal, A. et al. One-step microwave synthesis of MoS2/MoO3@graphite nanocomposite as an excellent electrode material for supercapacitors. Adv Compos Hybrid Mater 2, 151–161 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-019-0075-4

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