Abstract
Porous Zn-Sn-O nanocubes with a uniform size were synthesized through a facile aqueous solution route combined with subsequent thermal treatment. The chemical composition, morphology, and microstructure of Zn-Sn-O nanocubes, which have significant effects on the lithium storage performances, were easily tuned by adjusting the calcination temperature in preparation processes of ZnSn(OH)(6) solid nanocubes. Further studies revealed that porous Zn-Sn-O nanocubes prepared at 600 °C exhibited a good rate capability and a high reversible capacity of 700 mAh g(-1) at a current density of 200 mA g(-1) after 50 cycles, which may be a great potential as anode materials in Lithium-ion batteries.