In this work, we report on nanosized anatase TiO2/carbon onion hybrid materials (nano-TiO2–C) as a rapid and stable lithium insertion host easily synthesized by tailored sol–gel chemistry.
Pd nanoparticles anchored on Nb-doped TiO2 with functionalized carbon support (denoted as Pd/Nb–TiO2–C) is synthesized through a controllable hydrolysis and impregnation method.