Hybrid SnO2/MoS2@C nanocomposites as anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

Tin oxide (SnO 2 ) as one of the most intensively investigated anode materials for LIBs is impeded for its commercial application due to the low electronic conductivity and huge volume change during the charge/discharge process which resulting in severe capacity fading and poor cycling ability. Herein, hybrid SnO 2 /MoS 2 @C nanocomposite was designed and synthesized hydrothermally using P123 as dispersant and glucose as the carbon source, and investigated electrochemically and comparatively. The results show that the hybrid SnO 2 /MoS 2 @C nanocomposite anode delivers reversible specific capacities of 1047.41, 985.06, 837.23, 687.37 and 545.96 mAh g −1 at current densities of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, and 2 A g −1 , respectively and the discharge specific capacity still remains ca. 1047 mAh g −1 after 200 cycles at 0.1 A g −1 , demonstrating an improved cycling stability and rate capability, which might be attributed to the unique hybrid architecture with synergistic effect on the reaction kinetics and charge transfer properties. This paves a way for developing advanced energy storage materials in in next-generation energy storage systems.