Surface decoration of MoSI nanowires and MoS2 multi-wall nanotubes and platinum nanoparticle encapsulation

• MoSI nanowires and MoS2 nanotubes were decorated with platinum nanoparticles.
• The decoration occurs at room temperature without added reducing agents.
• Obtained nanowire surface coverage can reach 80%.
• Fabrication of novel MoS2 nanotubes/encapsulated platinum hybrid nanostructures.

Here we report on decoration of MoS2 nanotubes with platinum nanoparticles and partial encapsulation of platinum during the transformation of decorated Mo6SyIz (8.2