The morphology, phase and composition of SnS2 nanostructures evolves simultaneously.
Increased hydrothermal temperature turns thin SnS2 nanosheets to hexagonal nanoplates.
Reduction of thiourea/SnCl4 ratios can turn curly SnS2 nanosheets to flat nanosheets.
Hierarchical SnS2 nanoflowers show better electrode property than SnS2 nanoparticles.