A synchronous approach for facile production of Ge–carbon hybrid nanoparticles for high-performance lithium batteries

Abstract

A novel approach via reduction and carbonization of germanium chelate synchronously to in situ formed uniform Ge–carbon hybrid nanoparticles has been developed. The Ge–carbon composites, derived from the homogenous dispersion of the elements within the chelate complex matrix at the molecular level, exhibit outstanding electrochemical lithium-storage performance with high capacity, excellent rate capability, and ultra long cycling life.