Electron Configuration Modulation Induced Stabilized 1T-MoS₂ for Enhanced Sodium Ion Storage

1T-MoS₂ has become an ideal anode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, the metastable feature of 1T-MoS₂ makes it difficult to directly synthesize under normal conditions. In addition, it easily transforms into 2H phase via restacking, resulting in inferior electrochemical performance. Herein, the electron configuration of Mo 4d orbitals is modulated and the stable 1T-MoS₂ is constructed by nickel (Ni) introduction (1T-Ni-MoS₂). The original electron configuration of Mo 4d orbitals is changed via the electron injection by Ni, which triggers the phase transition from 2H to 1T phase, thus improving the electrical conductivity and accelerating the redox kinetics of the material. Consequently, 1T-Ni-MoS₂ exhibits superior rate capability (266.8 mAh g^-1 at 10 A g^-1) and excellent cycle life (358.7 mAh g^-1 at 1 A g^-1 after 350 cycles). In addition, the assembled Na₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C||1T-Ni-MoS₂ full cells deliver excellent electrochemical properties and show great prospects in energy storage devices.