Issue 18, 2024

Enhancing the performance and cyclability of MoS2 cathodes with interspace layer engineering using polypyrrole

Abstract

Molybdenum disulfide with a layered structure shows great potential as a cathode for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries due to its adjustable structure, high capacity, and energy density. Previous studies have improved its performance by introducing metal ions to adjust layer spacing, but this approach has limitations. This study takes a different approach by incorporating conductive polymer polypyrrole (PPy) into MoS2 layers, achieving a maximum layer spacing of 1.13 nm, which enhances zinc ion (de)intercalation kinetics and accelerates battery performance. The efficient (de)intercalation of zinc ions is facilitated by the considerable interlayer spacing, thereby significantly boosting the electrochemical performance of molybdenum disulfide. The enhanced specific capacity of PPy–MoS2 is 404 mA h g−1 at 0.1 A g−1, and its performance remains constant throughout the cycle. A novel synthesis method is presented in the pre-insertion of conducting polymer strategy into the host material, which enables the utilization of MoS2 as a cathode material for ARZIBs. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations also validate the augmented migration kinetics of Zn2+. A thorough understanding of the energy storage mechanism linked to the highly reversible phase that occurs between Mo4+ and Mo5+ during the intercalation and deintercalation of Zn ions is achieved through ex situ observations.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing the performance and cyclability of MoS2 cathodes with interspace layer engineering using polypyrrole

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
08 Feb 2024
Accepted
20 Mar 2024
First published
21 Mar 2024

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 10875-10887

Enhancing the performance and cyclability of MoS2 cathodes with interspace layer engineering using polypyrrole

N. M. Chahartagh, A. M. Aghdam, S. Namvar and M. Jafari, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 10875 DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00920G

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