Self-assembled MoS2/C nanoflowers with expanded interlayer spacing as a high-performance anode for sodium ion batteries

doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2021.04.013

Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering ›› 2021, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (11): 240-246.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2021.04.013

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Self-assembled MoS₂/C nanoflowers with expanded interlayer spacing as a high-performance anode for sodium ion batteries

Yuxiang Luo¹, Pei Zhang¹, Xunhui Xiong¹, Haikuo Fu²

1 Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China;
2 Qingyuan Jiazhi New Material Research Institute Co. Ltd., Qingyuan 511500, China

Received:2021-03-01 Revised:2021-03-31 Online:2021-12-27 Published:2021-11-28
Contact: Xunhui Xiong
Supported by:
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (51874142), Pearl River S&T Nova Program of Guangzhou (201806010031), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2019JQ09), Guangdong Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program (2016ZT06N569), Tip-top Scientific and Technical Innovative Youth Talents of Guangdong Special Support Program (2019TQ05L903) and Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST (2019QNRC001).

Self-assembled MoS₂/C nanoflowers with expanded interlayer spacing as a high-performance anode for sodium ion batteries

Yuxiang Luo¹, Pei Zhang¹, Xunhui Xiong¹, Haikuo Fu²

1 Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China;
2 Qingyuan Jiazhi New Material Research Institute Co. Ltd., Qingyuan 511500, China

通讯作者: Xunhui Xiong
基金资助:
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (51874142), Pearl River S&T Nova Program of Guangzhou (201806010031), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2019JQ09), Guangdong Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program (2016ZT06N569), Tip-top Scientific and Technical Innovative Youth Talents of Guangdong Special Support Program (2019TQ05L903) and Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST (2019QNRC001).

Abstract

Abstract: Two-dimensional (2D) MoS₂ nanomaterials have been extensively studied due to their special structure and high theoretical capacity, but it is still a huge challenge to improve its cycle stability and achieve superior fast charge and discharge performance. Herein, a facile one-step hydrothermal method is proposed to synthetize an ordered and self-assembled MoS₂ nanoflower (MoS₂/C NF) with expanded interlayer spacing via embedding a carbon layer into the interlayer. The carbon layer in the MoS₂ interlayer can speed the transfer of electrons, while the nanoflower structure promotes the ions transport and improves the structural stability during the charging/discharging process. Therefore, MoS₂/C NF electrode exhibits exceptional rate performance (318.2 and 302.3 mA·h·g^-1 at 5.0 and 10.0 A·g^-1, respectively) and extraordinary cycle durability (98.8% retention after 300 cycles at a current density of 1.0 A·g^-1). This work provides a simple and feasible method for constructing high-performance anode composites for sodium ion batteries with excellent cycle durability and fast charge/discharge ability.

Key words: Sodium ion batteries, Nanoflower structure, Expanded interlayer spacing, MoS₂ nanosheets

摘要： Two-dimensional (2D) MoS₂ nanomaterials have been extensively studied due to their special structure and high theoretical capacity, but it is still a huge challenge to improve its cycle stability and achieve superior fast charge and discharge performance. Herein, a facile one-step hydrothermal method is proposed to synthetize an ordered and self-assembled MoS₂ nanoflower (MoS₂/C NF) with expanded interlayer spacing via embedding a carbon layer into the interlayer. The carbon layer in the MoS₂ interlayer can speed the transfer of electrons, while the nanoflower structure promotes the ions transport and improves the structural stability during the charging/discharging process. Therefore, MoS₂/C NF electrode exhibits exceptional rate performance (318.2 and 302.3 mA·h·g^-1 at 5.0 and 10.0 A·g^-1, respectively) and extraordinary cycle durability (98.8% retention after 300 cycles at a current density of 1.0 A·g^-1). This work provides a simple and feasible method for constructing high-performance anode composites for sodium ion batteries with excellent cycle durability and fast charge/discharge ability.

关键词: Sodium ion batteries, Nanoflower structure, Expanded interlayer spacing, MoS₂ nanosheets

Yuxiang Luo, Pei Zhang, Xunhui Xiong, Haikuo Fu. Self-assembled MoS₂/C nanoflowers with expanded interlayer spacing as a high-performance anode for sodium ion batteries[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2021, 39(11): 240-246.

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Self-assembled MoS₂/C nanoflowers with expanded interlayer spacing as a high-performance anode for sodium ion batteries

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