Electrochemical properties of Super P carbon black as an anode active material for lithium-ion batteries

► A novel attempt of Super P carbon black as an anode active material for lithium-ion batteries. ► The first discharge capacity was approximately 1256 mAh g−1 and at the end of 20th cycling the capacity was 610 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C rate. ► Coulombic efficiency of Super P carbon black electrode was maintained about 84% at the end of cycling.