TiO2 mesoporous microspheres with nanorod structure: facile synthesis and superior electrochemical performance

- Anatase TiO2 mesoporous microspheres with nanorod structure have been synthesized.
- Mesoporous and nanorod structure provides open channals for lithium/delithium process.
- The conductivity of TiO2 is significantly improved with the carbon coated on the nanorod surface.
- The prepared TiO2 shows superior electrochemical properties.