Tin-indium/graphene with enhanced initial coulombic efficiency and rate performance for lithium ion batteries

- Tin-indium/graphene hybrid was firstly synthesized.
- Indium in the hybrid reduces charge transfer resistance of electrode.
- Graphene can accommodate the volume change of nanoparticles during cycling.
- Tin-indium/graphene hybrid shows enhanced initial coulombic efficiency.
- Tin-indium/graphene hybrid shows enhanced rate capability.