High-performance anode material carbon-coated WS2 for lithium and sodium ion battery

Key Points

• Carbon-coated WS2 achieves significant improvement in battery performance across lithium and sodium ion systems, indicating strong versatility and potential usage.
• Notable performance metrics show 85% retention of capacity after 300 cycles in lithium batteries, revealing stability under prolonged use.
• Assessment using a combination of electrochemical tests highlighted the superior charge-storage capacity and rate performance of the anode material compared to conventional options.
• The findings suggest a promising avenue for high-capacity energy storage solutions in portable electronics and electric vehicles.