MnO/C core-shell nanorods as high capacity anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

▶ Hydrothermal synthesis of MnO2 nanowires. ▶ F127 polymer coating on MnO2 nanowires. ▶ MnO/C core-shell nanorods were obtained by in situ reduction. ▶ MnO/C core-shell nanorods demonstrated high capacity as anode material for lithium ion batteries.