Evolution of Stabilized 1T-MoS2 by Atomic-Interface Engineering of 2H-MoS2/Fe-Nx towards Enhanced Sodium Ion Storage

Metallic conductive 1T phase molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) has been identified as promising anode for sodium ion (Na+) batteries, but its metastable feature makes it difficult to obtain and its restacking during the charge/discharge processing result in part capacity reversibility. Herein, a synergetic effect of atomic-interface engineering is employed for constructing 2H-MoS2 layers assembled on single atomically dispersed Fe-N-C (SA Fe-N-C) anode material that boosts its reversible capacity. The work-function-driven-electron transfer occurs from SA Fe-N-C to 2H-MoS2 via the Fe-S bonds, which enhances the adsorption of Na+ by 2H-MoS2, and lays the foundation for the sodiation process. A phase transfer from 2H to 1T/2H MoS2 with the ferromagnetic spin-polarization of SA Fe-N-C occurs during the sodiation/desodiation process, which significantly enhances the Na+ storage kinetics, and thus the 1T/2H MoS2/SA Fe-N-C display a high electronic conductivity and a fast Na+ diffusion rate.

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In this study, a synergetic effect of atomic-interface engineering was utilized to enhance the reversible capacity of sodium-ion batteries. The 2H-MoS2 layers were assembled on single atomically dispersed Fe-N-C anode material via Fe-S bonds, which enhanced the adsorption of Na+. During the sodiation/desodiation process, a phase transfer from 2H to 1T/2H MoS2 occurred, accompanied by ferromagnetic spin-polarization of SA Fe-N-C, leading to improved Na+ storage kinetics.