Few-layer MoS<sub>2</sub> nanosheets with and without silicon nanoparticles as anodes for lithium-ion batteries
Ifra Marriam, Mike Tebyetekerwa, Hao Chen, Hiran Chathuranga, Nunzio Motta, José A. Alarco, Zhenjiang He, Junchao Zheng, Aijun Du, Cheng Yan
Abstract
NaCl crystals are employed as a substrate to grow MoS 2 nanosheets. On dissolving NaCl, the nanosheets are introduced to silicon nanoparticles using layer-by-layer assembly forming robust MoS 2 @Si anodes for lithium-ion batteries.
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Materials scienceSiliconAnodeLithium (medication)Layer (electronics)DissolutionNanoparticleSubstrate (aquarium)NanotechnologyIonChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsElectrodeChemistryMedicineEndocrinologyGeologyPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryOceanographyEngineeringAdvancements in Battery MaterialsMXene and MAX Phase Materials2D Materials and Applications