Research Progress on the Preparation Method and Application of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanomaterials

Abstract

Abstract: This paper delves into the synthesis strategies of molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) nanomaterials and their prospective applications in the fields of energy conversion and storage. Through a comprehensive analysis of various synthesis methods, including solvothermal and sol-gel processes, the specific impacts of these methods on the morphology and properties of MoS₂ nanostructures are revealed. The study indicates that MoS₂ nanomaterials with optimized electronic properties and surface activity can be fabricated by precisely controlling the synthesis conditions. These materials demonstrate exceptional performance in applications such as lithium-ion batteries and photodetectors, especially in enhancing battery charge-discharge cycle stability and improving photoelectric conversion efficiency. The paper further discusses the challenges faced in the development of MoS₂ applications, particularly in terms of the scalability of material synthesis and consistency of performance. Lastly, the article presents a vision for future research directions, emphasizing the potential to broaden the application of MoS₂ in high-performance energy devices through innovative synthesis strategies and material structure optimization.

Key words: molybdenum disulfide, nanomaterial, energy conversion, energy storage, synthesis strategy

CLC Number:

TB34
TB383

ZHANG Jiahao, WANG Dexiu, LI Yuqi, XU Ying, LIANG Shiming, SONG Xuesheng. Research Progress on the Preparation Method and Application of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanomaterials[J]. JOURNAL OF SYNTHETIC CRYSTALS, 2024, 53(4): 600-619.

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