All MoS2-based materials are galvanostatically cycled at different specific currents to investigate the rate capability of the (de)lithiation reaction (Fig. ). As discussed above, hydrothermally synthesized MoS2 samples exhibit higher anodic capacity than MoS2 Comm over the entire range of specific currents. MoS2 TAA and MoS2 LC exhibit similar capacity as MoS2 TU up to specific currents of around 1 -2 A g -1 , but at higher currents these samples show superior capacity retention (Fig. ). This is likely due to their higher specific surface area, leading to an increased electrode/electrolyte interface with reduced diffusionlimitations even at high rates due to smaller diffusion path lengths . The galvanostatic cycling stability is tested at an intermediate specific current rate of 1 A g -1 (Fig. ). After 1,000 cycles, two groups can be identified according to their capacity retention. MoS2 TAA and MoS2