MoS2-MWCNT hybrids as a superior anode in lithium-ion batteriesElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental details, characterisation data, Table S1, slow scan XRD patterns, FESEM images, the HRTEM image of MWCNTs, SAED patterns, Raman spectra, and EIS measurements. See DOI: 10.1039/c3cc38598a

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 )-multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) hybrids have been prepared by simple dry grinding. Excellent initial charge capacity (1214 mA h g −1 ) and ∼85% retention after 60 discharge-charge cycles at different current densities (100-500 mA g −1 ) make MoS 2 -MWCNT (1 : 1) hybrids a superior anode in Li-ion batteries. MoS 2 -MWCNT (1 : 1) hybrids prepared by dry grinding act as a superior anode in Li ion batteries (1214 mA h g −1 , 60 cycles).