Synergistic properties of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with electro-active materials for high-performance supercapacitors

Hybrids of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) are highly applicable in supercapacitors due to their unique morphological aspects and electrochemical characteristics. Numerous variations in composition and synthetic techniques are available for optimal use of electro-active materials in electrode formation. This article reviews the recent advancement of MoS2 hybrids in supercapacitors. It provides detailed insights on electrochemical and structural properties of supercapacitors like energy density, power density, specific capacitance, cyclic stability, and surface morphology. Furthermore, it also discusses the influence of mass loading and surface morphology on the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors. (C) 2019 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.