Self-assembled 3D urchin-like Ti0.8Sn0.2O2–rGO was fabricated by a one-step hydrothermal process as an anode material for high-rate and long cycle life LIBs.
High-capacity Si-based anodes with good coulombic efficiency and long-cycle life are achieved by embedding silicon nanoparticles in dual Ni3Sn4/Ni3Sn2 active/inactive intermetallic matrix.