Preparation and Application of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanostructures

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ), a new binary transition-metal compoundhas attracted much attention due to its unique physical and chemical properties. MoS 2 with different morphology structures were firstly reviewed, including inorganic fullerene-like, sphere-like, flower-like, wire, plate, rod, tube and so on. And then, the methods used to prepare MoS 2 nanomaterials were discussed, including chemical vapor deposition method, sulfurization process, exfoliation, electrodeposition, hydrothermal method, and solvothermal method. The applications of MoS 2 nanostructures in various fields were also summaried, such as lubrication, catalytic and photoelectric devices. Finally, the outlook for the research of this molybdenum disulfide nanomaterial was proposed.