Hydrothermal derived Li2SnO3/C composite as negative electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries

► We synthesized nanocomposite Li2SnO3/C by hydrothermal route. ► Amorphous carbons are distributed among the Li2SnO3 nanoparticles. ► The first discharge-charge capacities are 2045.8 and 1756.6 mAh g−1. ► Its retain capacity is higher than Li2SnO3 after 50th cycles.