Molybdenum Disulfide Based Nanomaterials for Rechargeable Batteries

The rapid development of electrochemical energy storage systems requires new electrode materials with high performance. As a two-dimensional material, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has attracted increasing interest in energy storage applications due to its layered structure, tunable physical and chemical properties, and high capacity. In this review, the atomic structures and properties of different phases of MoS2 are first introduced. Then, typical synthetic methods for MoS2 and MoS2-based composites are presented. Furthermore, the recent progress in the design of diverse MoS2-based micro/nanostructures for rechargeable batteries, including lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, sodium-ion, potassium-ion, and multivalent-ion batteries, is overviewed. Additionally, the roles of advanced in situ/operando techniques and theoretical calculations in elucidating fundamental insights into the structural and electrochemical processes taking place in these materials during battery operation are illustrated. Finally, a perspective is given on how the properties of MoS2-based electrode materials are further improved and how they can find widespread application in the next-generation electrochemical energy-storage systems.