In this work, we demonstrate an interesting polystyrene microsphere-assisted synthesis of hierarchical MoS(2) spheres composed of ultrathin nanosheets. The as-prepared sample exhibits promising lithium storage properties with improved cyclic capacity retention and rate capability.

Pour a little sugar on it: A simple glucose‐assisted hydrothermal method to directly grow MoS2 nanosheets (NSs) on the CNT backbone is reported (see picture). Several features of these CNT@MoS2 structures, including high MoS2 content in the hybrid structure, large surface area provided by the nanosheet structure, and a conducting network of amorphous carbon and CNT backbone, lead to significantly improved lithium storage properties.

We demonstrate a new hydrothermal method to directly grow SnO(2) nanosheets on a graphene oxide support that is subsequently reduced to graphene. This unique SnO(2)/graphene hybrid structure exhibits enhanced lithium storage properties with high reversible capacities and good cycling performance.