A nanostructured Sn-C composite lithium battery electrode with unique stability and high electrochemical performance

A refined, nanostructured Sn-C composite with unique chemical stability is prepared and characterized. It is shown that this material can be used as an electrode in lithium cells with excellent electrochemical performance. These properties make the Sn-C nanocomposite a very promising, new type of negative electrode for advanced lithium ion batteries.