A synchronous approach for facile production of Ge–carbon hybrid nanoparticles for high-performance lithium batteries

A novel approach via reduction and carbonization of germanium chelate synchronously to in situ formed uniform Ge-carbon hybrid nanoparticles has been developed. The Ge-carbon composites, derived from the homogenous dispersion of the elements within the chelate complex matrix at the molecular level, exhibit outstanding electrochemical lithium-storage performance with high capacity, excellent rate capability, and ultra long cycling life.