Recent Advancement of Nanostructured Metal Sulfide for Energy Storage Application: A Short Review
Author(s): Varsha Sunil Shimpankar, Dr. N.U. Patil, Dr. S. D. Shinde
Publication #: 2510005
Date of Publication: 07.10.2025
Country: India
Pages: 1-12
Published In: Volume 11 Issue 5 October-2025
Abstract
In recent years, nanostructured metal sulfides have emerged as one of the most promising materials for next-generation energy storage applications due to their high theoretical capacities, tunable electronic structures, and excellent electrochemical performance. The unique physicochemical properties of metal sulfides such as NiS, CoS, MoS₂, ZnS, FeS, and SnS, particularly at the nanoscale, offer enhanced ion diffusion, superior electrical conductivity, and large active surface area, which collectively contribute to improved charge–discharge kinetics and cyclic stability. Various synthesis routes, including hydrothermal, solvothermal, chemical bath deposition, and electrodeposition, have been explored to tailor their morphology and surface properties for optimized performance. The integration of metal sulfides with conductive matrices such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and reduced graphene oxide has shown significant improvement in structural stability and electron transport. Recent advancements focus on the design of hollow, core–shell, and hierarchical nanostructures, which effectively alleviate volume expansion and enhance ion accessibility. This short review provides an overview of the latest progress in nanostructured metal sulfides, emphasizing their synthesis methods, electrochemical behavior, and potential as electrode materials in supercapacitors and various types of batteries. The challenges and future perspectives for improving their energy density, rate capability, and long-term stability are also discussed, highlighting their growing significance in sustainable energy storage technologies.
Keywords: Metal sulfides, energy storage, supercapacitors, electrochemical performance, conductivity enhancement
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