@article{30086,
  author = {Xiaodong Yan and ZhihuiWang ZhihuiWang and Min He and Zhaohui Hou and Ting Xia and Gao Liu and Xiaobo Chen},
  title = {TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanomaterials as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries},
  abstract = {<p>With the increased focus on sustainable energy, Li-ion rechargeable batteries are playing more important roles in energy storage and utilization. Owing to their high safety, low cost, and moderate capacity, titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) nanomaterials have been considered as promising alternative anode materials for Li-ion rechargeable batteries. Here, we present a concise overview of past research efforts on TiO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials as anode materials for Li-ion rechargeable batteries. We focus on research examples that illustrate the importance of the nanometer-scale, shape, dimensionality, and morphology of the TiO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials to their electrochemical properties for Li-ion storage. Representative examples are given for nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes, nanosheets, and three-dimensional materials, as well as amorphous structures. Approaches to improve the performance of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials such as carbon coating, bulk doping, self-structural modification, and compositing are surveyed briefly. Progress in the use of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials in full-cell configurations is also reviewed. Finally, the challenges for the practical applications of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials in Li-ion rechargeable batteries are discussed briefly.</p>},
  year = {2015},
  journal = {Energy Technology},
  volume = {3},
  pages = {801 - 814},
  month = {01/2015},
  doi = {10.1002/ente.201500039},
  language = {eng},
}