{Reference Type}: Journal Article {Title}: Recent progress in Ti-based nanocomposite anodes for lithium ion batteries {Author}: WANG, Shitong; YANG, Yong; DONG, Yanhao; ZHANG, Zhongtai; Zilong, TANG {Journal}: Journal of Advanced Ceramics {ISBN/ISSN}: 2226-4108 {Year}: 2019 {Volume}: 8 {Issue}: 1 {Pages}: 1-18 {DOI}: 10.1007/s40145-018-0292-2 {Keywords}: lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) {Keywords}: anode {Keywords}: titania {Keywords}: lithium titanate {Abstract}: Studying on the anode materials with high energy densities for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is the key for the wide application for electrochemical energy storage devices. Ti-based compounds as promising anode materials are known for their outstanding high-rate capacity and cycling stability as well as improved safety over graphite. However, Ti-based materials still suffer from the low capacity, thus largely limiting their commercialized application. Here, we present an overview of the recent development of Ti-based anode materials in LIBs, and special emphasis is placed on capacity enhancement by rational design of hybrid nanocomposites with conversion-/ alloying-type anodes. This review is expected to provide a guidance for designing novel Ti-based materials for energy storage and conversion. {URL}: https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1007/s40145-018-0292-2 {Language}: en