Synergistic Effect in an Edge‐Functionalized Water‐Processable Graphene With MoS <sub>2</sub> Hollow Nanoflowers for a High‐Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes

The increasing global demand for sustainable energy storage solutions has spotlighted graphene‐based supercapacitors due to their high‐power density, rapid charge–discharge capabilities, and long cycle life. In this study, we report a simple hydrothermal synthesis and supercapacitor properties of a novel nanocomposite from water‐processable pulverized graphite (pGr) and molybdenum disulfide hollow nanoflowers (MoS 2 ‐HNF) via this method. The pGr, characterized by its nearly intact graphene (Gr) layers and edge‐concentrated functional groups, offers enhanced water dispersibility, unlike other Gr, and without compromising the electrochemical properties. When integrated with MoS 2 ‐HNF, the resulting pGr‐MoS 2 nanocomposite exhibits a high specific capacitance ( C sp ) (503 Fg −1 ), which is the highest to date for Gr‐MoS 2 composites, and remarkable cycling stability, retaining approximately ~ 98.8% of its initial capacitance at 5000 charge–discharge cycles. The higher C sp is attributed to the unique architecture of the pGr‐MoS 2 ‐HNF, where MoS 2 ‐HNF is mainly at the edges of pGr, which allows access to both pGr and MoS 2 surfaces, thus allowing maximum surface area and combining the advantages of pGr with the pseudocapacitive behavior of MoS 2 . The synergistic integration of pGr and MoS 2 underscores the potential of this nanocomposite as a high‐performance, scalable, and environmentally friendly electrode material.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Batteries & Supercaps
Published
2026-04-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.70297
Primary Topic
Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Synergistic Effect in an Edge‐Functionalized Water‐Processable Graphene With MoS 2 Hollow Nanoflowers for a High‐Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes

Arya Nair J. S., K. Y. Sandhya, Elsa Dais, R B Rakhi et al.
Batteries & Supercaps
Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
article

Synergistic Effect in an Edge‐Functionalized Water‐Processable Graphene With MoS 2 Hollow Nanoflowers for a High‐Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes

Arya Nair J. S., K. Y. Sandhya, Elsa Dais, R B Rakhi, Anjana P. M., Dhrishya V.
article en

Abstract

The increasing global demand for sustainable energy storage solutions has spotlighted graphene‐based supercapacitors due to their high‐power density, rapid charge–discharge capabilities, and long cycle life. In this study, we report a simple hydrothermal synthesis and supercapacitor properties of a novel nanocomposite from water‐processable pulverized graphite (pGr) and molybdenum disulfide hollow nanoflowers (MoS 2 ‐HNF) via this method. The pGr, characterized by its nearly intact graphene (Gr) layers and edge‐concentrated functional groups, offers enhanced water dispersibility, unlike other Gr, and without compromising the electrochemical properties. When integrated with MoS 2 ‐HNF, the resulting pGr‐MoS 2 nanocomposite exhibits a high specific capacitance ( C sp ) (503 Fg −1 ), which is the highest to date for Gr‐MoS 2 composites, and remarkable cycling stability, retaining approximately ~ 98.8% of its initial capacitance at 5000 charge–discharge cycles. The higher C sp is attributed to the unique architecture of the pGr‐MoS 2 ‐HNF, where MoS 2 ‐HNF is mainly at the edges of pGr, which allows access to both pGr and MoS 2 surfaces, thus allowing maximum surface area and combining the advantages of pGr with the pseudocapacitive behavior of MoS 2 . The synergistic integration of pGr and MoS 2 underscores the potential of this nanocomposite as a high‐performance, scalable, and environmentally friendly electrode material.

Batteries & SupercapsVol. 9(5)
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (IN), KLE Technological University (IN), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IN), Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (IN)
Responsible consumption and production
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.