Employing synergistic interactions between few-layer WS2 and reduced graphene oxide to improve lithium storage, cyclability and rate capability of Li-ion batteries

► Few layer graphene-like tungsten disulfide (WS2)-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) anodes for LiBs. ► WS2-RGO show remarkable high cyclability and rate capability over widely varying currents. ► The enhanced electrochemical performance of the WS2-RGO composite is due to synergistic effects. ► The approach discussed here will be of potential interest in other battery chemistries such as sodium. ► The work will also of interest for other electrochemical devices such as solar cells.