Self-assembled MoS2-carbon nanostructures: influence of nanostructuring and carbon on lithium battery performance

Composites of MoS2 and amorphous carbon are grown and self-assembled into hierarchical nanostructures via a hydrothermal method. Application of the composites as high-energy electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries is investigated. The critical roles of nanostructuring of MoS2 and carbon composition on lithium-ion battery performance are highlighted.