title: Synthesis of MoS2and MoO2for their applications in H2generation and lithium ion batteries: a review.
abstract: Scientists increasingly witness the applications of MoS2and MoO2in the field of energy conversion and energy storage. On the one hand, MoS2and MoO2have been widely utilized as promising catalysts for electrocatalytic or photocatalytic hydrogen evolution in aqueous solution. On the other hand, MoS2and MoO2have also been verified as efficient electrode material for lithium ion batteries. In this review, the synthesis, structure and properties of MoS2and MoO2are briefly summarized according to their applications for H2generation and lithium ion batteries. Firstly, we overview the recent advancements in the morphology control of MoS2and MoO2and their applications as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reactions. Secondly, we focus on the photo-induced water splitting for H2generation, in which MoS2acts as an important co-catalyst when combined with other semiconductor catalysts. The newly reported research results of the significant functions of MoS2nanocomposites in photo-induced water splitting are presented. Thirdly, we introduce the advantages of MoS2and MoO2for their enhanced cyclic performance and high capacity as electrode materials of lithium ion batteries. Recent key achievements in MoS2- and MoO2-based lithium ion batteries are highlighted. Finally, we discuss the future scope and the important challenges emerging from these fascinating materials.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Yufei
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Yuxia
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Zhiyu
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Yiming
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yan
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Kening
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sun
keywords: 10.02; 10.10; 20.02; H2; MoO2; MoS2; electrochemistry; generation; lithium ion batteries