Synthesis of SiO2/3D porous carbon composite as anode material with enhanced lithium storage performance

- SiO2 nanoparticles/3D porous carbon nanocomposites are synthesized.
- Porous structure can shorten the diffusion distance of lithium ions.
- Porous matrix can alleviate the volume expansion of SiO2 during Li intercalation.
- Composite anode exhibits high reversible capacity and excellent rate capability.