Nanostructured anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

The fast proliferation of mobile electronic devices and electric vehicles is driving the development of advanced lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Anode materials for LIBs are directly relevant to the capacity, charge/discharge rate and cycle life of LIBs. This review first introduces the basic working principle of LIBs and summarizes three anode materials with different mechanisms. Then, with the rapid development of electrospinning technology for electrode materials, the application of nanofiber-based composites with different structures in anode materials for LIBs is emphasized. Afterwards, from the perspective of designing novel anode structures, the current development of self-supporting anodes in LIBs is discussed. Finally, the challenges are posed for the future advancement of anode materials for advanced LIBs. This review presents novel viewpoints for the anode design in high-performance LIBs.