Template free electrochemical deposition of ZnSb nanotubes for Li ion battery anodes

Abstract

ZnSb nanotubes were grown through a template free electrodeposition method under over-potential conditions. The growth of the nanotubes was attributed to the template effect from H2 bubbles. Due to their hollow structure, the ZnSb nanotubes depicted better Li ion storage performance compared to that of ZnSb nanoparticles deposited under different conditions. © 2011 The Royal Society of Chemistry.