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MoS2 hierarchical nanoflowers are fabricated through a gelatin-assisted hydrothermal route. The obtained MoS2 products are characterised by X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electronic microscopy, transmission electronic microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectra. It is indicated that MoS2 nanoflowers (MoS2 NFs) are assembled by nanosheets as building blocks and gelatin plays a crucial role in the formation of these novel structures. Moreover, MoS2 NF electrode exhibits an enhanced capacitive property because of its unique microstructure.
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