Core–Shell Structure of Hierarchical Quasi‐Hollow MoS2 Microspheres Encapsulated Porous Carbon as Stable Anode for Li‐Ion Batteries. Issue 23 (19th July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wan, Zhongming; Shao, Jie; Yun, Jiaojiao; Zheng, Huiyuan; Gao, Tian; Shen, Ming; Qu, Qunting; Zheng, Honghe
• Is Part Of: Small. Volume 10:Issue 23(2014:Dec.)
• Page Start: 4975
• Page End: 4981
• Publication Date: 2014-07-19
• Subjects: Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanoparticles -- Periodicals; Microtechnology -- Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1002/smll.201401286
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1613-6810

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Monodisperse sulfonated polystyrene (SPS) microspheres are employed as both the template and carbon source to prepare MoS₂ quasi‐hollow microspheres‐encapsulated porous carbon. The synthesis procedure involves the hydrothermal growth of MoS₂ ultrathin nanosheets on the surface of SPS microspheres and subsequent annealing to remove SPS core. Incomplete decomposition of SPS during annealing due to the confining effect of MoS₂ shells leaves residual porous carbon in the interior. When being evaluated as the anode materials of Li‐ion batteries, the as‐prepared C@MoS₂ microspheres exhibit excellent cycling stability (95% of capacity retained after 100 cycles) and high rate behavior (560 mAh g⁻¹ at 5 A g⁻¹).</p> </abstract>