With
their similar layered structures and complementary physicochemical
properties, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and graphene nanosheets
can be formed into MoS2/graphene heterostructures with
improved electrical, optical, catalytic, and electrochemical properties,
enabling promising applications. Here, we present a method to prepare
MoS2/graphene nanocomposites by liquid-phase exfoliation
through the combined processes of high shear mixing and ultrasonication
in deionized water without additional additives, under ambient conditions.
MoS2/graphene nanocomposites in large quantities can be
achieved with a high-speed mixer homogenizer and a tip sonicator by
optimizing the processing parameters for shear exfoliation, such as
shearing speed, shearing time, ultrasonication time, and the weight
ratio of bulk MoS2 to graphite. Optimum conditions are
achieved by comparing the graphene concentration produced, I
D/I
G, I
2D/I
G, and E2g–A1g values from the Raman spectra. This is an easily available
and facile method, thereby rendering it an efficient route for large-scale
industrial production. We also demonstrate the application of the
MoS2/graphene nanocomposites to highly sensitive electrochemical
sensors. When used to modify an electrode for electrochemical sensing,
the MoS2/graphene nanocomposites exhibit excellent electrochemical
performances in the detection of morin.