This paper focuses on the latest progress in the preparation of a series of nanostructured anode materials in our laboratory and their electrochemical properties for Li-ion batteries. These anode materials include core-shell structured Si nanocomposites, TiO2 nanocomposites, novel MoO2 anode material, and carbon nanotube (CNT)-coated SnO2 nanowires (NWs). The substantial advantages of these nanostructured anodes provide greatly improved electrochemical performance including high capacity, better cycling behavior, and rate capability.
The Si–O–C bonding and its evolution upon electrochemical cycling in a Si-coated carbon nanotube anode are unveiled by X-ray absorption spectroscopy studies.
Unique porous MnO with micro/nano-architectures has been in situ decorated with carbon layers on the surface and by carbon nanotube doping. The composites exhibit stable electrochemical performance as anodes for Li ion batteries.
Carbon nanotube tissue as anode current collector for flexible Li-ion batteries—Understanding the controlling parameters influencing the electrochemical performance