Nano-Li4Ti5O12 anchored on carbon nanotubes by liquid phase deposition as anode material for high rate lithium-ion batteries

► We report a liquid phase deposition to synthesize nano-Li4Ti5O12 anchored on CNTs. ► The obtained Li4Ti5O12 are 10-30 nm in size on CNTs surface. ► Nano-Li4Ti5O12/CNTs composite can decrease the polarization of electrode. ► This nano-Li4Ti5O12/CNTs composite displays superior electrochemical performance.