Nanoscale Si coating on the pore walls of SnO2nanotube anode for Li rechargeable batteries

Abstract
A nanoscale coating of a Si layer on the pore walls of SnO2 nanotubes (Si-coated SnO2 ) leads to very good electrochemical performance in coulombic efficiency, rate capability and capacity retention compared with untreated SnO2 nanotubes.