Glucose assisted synthesis of 1T-MoS2/C composite anode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

In this paper, one-step hydrothermal preparation of high purity and large layer spacing 1T-MoS 2 /C composite has been reported. The 1T-MoS 2 /C composite presents unique flower-like microsphere structure with a large layer spacing of 0.95 nm. As the advantage of its unique structure, the 1T-MoS 2 /C composite electrode delivers superior cycling stability with 509 mAh g −1 under the condition of 300 cycles at 2 A g −1 . Moreover, a favorable reversible capability of 559 mAh g −1 can be maintained at a high rate of 5 A g −1 . Therefore, the 1T-MoS 2 /C composite is likely to be a promising anode material for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. • 1T-MoS 2 /C composite is synthesized by a facile glucose assisted hydrothermal method. • Flower-like sphere structure with a large layer spacing of 0.95 nm. • The 1T-MoS 2 /C composite exhibits excellent electrochemical performance for LIBs.