3D Interconnected and Multiwalled Carbon@MoS2@Carbon Hollow Nanocables as Outstanding Anodes for Na-Ion Batteries
Abstract
Currently, the specific capacity and cycling performance of various MoS2/carbon-based anode materials for Na-ion storage are far from satisfactory due to the insufficient structural stability of the electrode, incomplete protection of MoS2 by carbon, difficult access of electrolyte to the electrode interior, as well as inactivity of the adopted carbon matrix. To address these issues, this work presents the rational design and synthesis of 3D interconnected and hollow nanocables composed of multiwalled carbon@MoS2@carbon. In this architecture, (i) the 3D nanoweb-like structure brings about excellent mechanical property of the electrode, (ii) the ultrathin MoS2 nanosheets are sandwiched between and doubly protected by two layers of porous carbon, (iii) the hollow structure of the primary nanofibers facilitates the access of electrolyte to the electrode interior, (iv) the porous and nitrogen-doping properties of the two carbon materials lead to synergistic Na-storage of carbon and MoS2. As a result, this hybrid material as the anode material of Na-ion battery exhibits fast charge-transfer reaction, high utilization efficiency, and ultrastability. Outstanding reversible capacity (1045 mAh g−1), excellent rate behavior (817 mAh g−1 at 7000 mA g−1), and good cycling performance (747 mAh g−1 after 200 cycles at 700 mA g−1) are obtained.Keywords
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