Self-assembled superstructure of carbon-wrapped, single-crystalline Cu3P porous nanosheets: One-step synthesis and enhanced Li-ion battery anode performance

A novel 3D superstructure consisting of self-assembled, single-crystalline Cu3P nanosheets wrapped by a uniform, 5 nm-thick carbon shell exhibits highly improved reversible capacity, good rate capability and excellent cycling stability as a LIB anode material.274