Integration of Sn/C yolk–shell nanostructures into free-standing conductive networks as hierarchical composite 3D electrodes and the Li-ion insertion/extraction properties in a gel-type lithium-ion battery thereof

A novel style of Sn/C yolk–shell nanospheres integrated into nanofibrous 3D electric conducting structures as free-standing materials for potential applications such as new-generation anode structures for gel-type lithium-ion batteries via the design principle of inhibiting the aggregation of tin nanoparticles, buffering the occurring volume strain, and the flexible conductive networks.