Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2

Background: Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a transition metal dichalcogenides and has some interesting and promising properties. MoS2 has direct and indirect band gaps depending on its crystalline structure. In addition, its sheets morphology makes it a good candidate for supercapacitor applications...

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Main Authors: Aboelazm, Eslam A. A., Ali, Gomaa A. M., Algarni, H., K. F., Chong
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Published: Bentham Science 2018
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author Aboelazm, Eslam A. A.
Ali, Gomaa A. M.
Algarni, H.
K. F., Chong
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Ali, Gomaa A. M.
Algarni, H.
K. F., Chong
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description Background: Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a transition metal dichalcogenides and has some interesting and promising properties. MoS2 has direct and indirect band gaps depending on its crystalline structure. In addition, its sheets morphology makes it a good candidate for supercapacitor applications. Objective: The aim of this work is to study the effect of MoS2 flakes size on its optical and electrochemical properties. Method: MoS2 with different flakes sizes were prepared by exfoliation method. The exfoliation was performed by sonication of MoS2 powder in N,N-Dimethylformamide followed by different centrifugation speeds. UV-Vis spectra illustrated the optical energy gap was inversely proportional to the MoS2 flakes size. Results: Absorption coefficient values indicated that the exfoliation reduced the number of layers. Symmetric supercapacitor was made from two MoS2 electrodes and tested in 6 M KOH electrolyte. The specific capacitance was found to be dramatically increased with decreasing flakes size (9.5 and 4.5 mF/cm2 for 0.26 and 0.98 µm flakes size, respectively). Conclusion: These findings recommend that MoS2 can be the excellent electrode material for supercapacitor.
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spelling ump-221202020-02-28T01:24:18Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22120/ Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2 Aboelazm, Eslam A. A. Ali, Gomaa A. M. Algarni, H. K. F., Chong QD Chemistry Background: Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a transition metal dichalcogenides and has some interesting and promising properties. MoS2 has direct and indirect band gaps depending on its crystalline structure. In addition, its sheets morphology makes it a good candidate for supercapacitor applications. Objective: The aim of this work is to study the effect of MoS2 flakes size on its optical and electrochemical properties. Method: MoS2 with different flakes sizes were prepared by exfoliation method. The exfoliation was performed by sonication of MoS2 powder in N,N-Dimethylformamide followed by different centrifugation speeds. UV-Vis spectra illustrated the optical energy gap was inversely proportional to the MoS2 flakes size. Results: Absorption coefficient values indicated that the exfoliation reduced the number of layers. Symmetric supercapacitor was made from two MoS2 electrodes and tested in 6 M KOH electrolyte. The specific capacitance was found to be dramatically increased with decreasing flakes size (9.5 and 4.5 mF/cm2 for 0.26 and 0.98 µm flakes size, respectively). Conclusion: These findings recommend that MoS2 can be the excellent electrode material for supercapacitor. Bentham Science 2018 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22120/1/Flakes%20Size.pdf Aboelazm, Eslam A. A. and Ali, Gomaa A. M. and Algarni, H. and K. F., Chong (2018) Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2. Current Nanoscience, 14 (5). pp. 416-420. ISSN 1573-4137 (Print); 1875-6786 (Online). (Published) https://doi.org/10.2174/1573413714666180228152602 DOI : 10.2174/1573413714666180228152602
spellingShingle QD Chemistry
Aboelazm, Eslam A. A.
Ali, Gomaa A. M.
Algarni, H.
K. F., Chong
Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2
title Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2
title_full Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2
title_fullStr Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2
title_full_unstemmed Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2
title_short Flakes Size-Dependent Optical and Electrochemical Properties of MoS2
title_sort flakes size-dependent optical and electrochemical properties of mos2
topic QD Chemistry
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22120/
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22120/
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22120/1/Flakes%20Size.pdf