Phase engineering of MoS$_2$ monolayers: A pathway to enhanced lithium-polysulfide battery performance

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Main Authors: González, J. W., Flórez, E., Gallardo, R. A., Correa, J. D.
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Published: 2025
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author González, J. W.
Flórez, E.
Gallardo, R. A.
Correa, J. D.
author_facet González, J. W.
Flórez, E.
Gallardo, R. A.
Correa, J. D.
contents This study explores the potential of MoS$_2$ polymorphs, specifically the semiconducting 2H phase and the metallic 1T$^\prime$ phase, as anchoring materials to enhance the electrochemical performance of lithium-sulfur (Li--S) batteries. Using density functional theory calculations, we show that 1T$^\prime$-MoS$_2$ exhibits stronger Li--S interactions, greater charge transfer, and enhanced catalytic activity compared to its 2H counterpart, effectively suppressing polysulfide dissolution and facilitating redox reactions. The reversible 2H$\leftrightarrow$1T$^\prime$ transition offers a tunable design space for balancing conductivity and structural stability. These findings position hybrid MoS$_2$ architectures as promising platforms for next-generation Li--S batteries with improved energy density, cycling stability, and rate capability.
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spellingShingle Phase engineering of MoS$_2$ monolayers: A pathway to enhanced lithium-polysulfide battery performance
González, J. W.
Flórez, E.
Gallardo, R. A.
Correa, J. D.
Materials Science
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
This study explores the potential of MoS$_2$ polymorphs, specifically the semiconducting 2H phase and the metallic 1T$^\prime$ phase, as anchoring materials to enhance the electrochemical performance of lithium-sulfur (Li--S) batteries. Using density functional theory calculations, we show that 1T$^\prime$-MoS$_2$ exhibits stronger Li--S interactions, greater charge transfer, and enhanced catalytic activity compared to its 2H counterpart, effectively suppressing polysulfide dissolution and facilitating redox reactions. The reversible 2H$\leftrightarrow$1T$^\prime$ transition offers a tunable design space for balancing conductivity and structural stability. These findings position hybrid MoS$_2$ architectures as promising platforms for next-generation Li--S batteries with improved energy density, cycling stability, and rate capability.
title Phase engineering of MoS$_2$ monolayers: A pathway to enhanced lithium-polysulfide battery performance
topic Materials Science
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.16779