One-pot synthesis of 1T MoS2/MWCNT hybrids for enhanced zinc-ion storage

Abstract

Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides are regarded as the ideal hosts for zinc-ions. Herein, a facile hydrothermal method is proposed to fabricate the metallic phase (1T phase) MoS2/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) hybrids serving as the cathode materials for zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). By virtue of the exertion of phase engineering and the synergy between the 1T MoS2 nanosheets and MWCNT framework, the transfer kinetics of zinc-ions of the prepared hybrid are remarkably accelerated, leading to boosted electrochemical properties at both room temperature and low temperatures. The hybrid electrode delivers a high reversible capacity of 161.5 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g−1, and good cycling stability with a desired capacity retention of 84.6% over 500 cycles at 1 A g−1. Furthermore, its boosted capability of zinc-ion storage in a low-temperature atmosphere is revealed. This work not only provides an effective way to squeeze the values of phase engineering of MoS2 in ZIBs, but also reveals the great potential of MoS2-based composites in low-temperature energy storage devices.