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Synthesis of Highly Uniform Molybdenum–Glycerate Spheres and Their Conversion into Hierarchical MoS2Hollow Nanospheres for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Abstract

Highly uniform Mo–glycerate solid spheres are synthesized for the first time through a solvothermal process. The size of these Mo–glycerate spheres can be easily controlled in the range of 400–1000 nm by varying the water content in the mixed solvent. As a precursor, these Mo–glycerate solid spheres can be converted into hierarchical MoS<sub>2</sub>hollow nanospheres through a subsequent sulfidation reaction. Owing to the unique ultrathin subunits and hollow interior, the as-prepared MoS<sub>2</sub>hollow nanospheres exhibit appealing performance as the anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Impressively, these hierarchical structures deliver a high capacity of about 1100 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>at 0.5 A g<sup>−1</sup>with good rate retention and long cycle life. © 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7423-7426
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume55
Issue number26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Research Keywords

  • hollow structures
  • lithium-ion batteries
  • MoS2
  • nanosheets
  • nanospheres

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