Nanosized Li4Ti5O12/graphene hybrid materials with low polarization for high rate lithium ion batteries

► Nanosized Li4Ti5O12/graphene hybrid with low polarization for LIB was obtained. ► The hybrid exhibits obvious high rate capability and cyclic stability. ► The synergistic effect shows that the hybrid with 5 wt.% graphene has very good performance. ► The facile process enables this hybrid for practical application in large scale.