Preparation and characterization of silicon monoxide/graphite/carbon nanotubes composite as anode for lithium-ion batteries

Silicon monoxide/graphite/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (SiO/G/CNTs) material was prepared by ball milling followed by chemical vapor deposition method and characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), galvanostatic charge–discharge, and AC impedance spectroscopy, respectively. The results revealed that SiO/G/CNTs exhibited an initial specific discharge capacity of 790 mAh g⁻¹ with a columbic efficiency of 65%. After 100 cycles, a high reversible capacity of 495 mAh g⁻¹ is still retained. The improved electrochemical properties were due to beneficial SEI by the SEM and EIS results.