Hollow Microscale and Nanoscale Structures as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

In the past decade, the synthesis and application of hollow multishell micro/nanostructures have experienced substantial developments. Hollow micro- and nanostructures demonstrate a promising future in energy storage. However, hollow micro/nanostructures as anode electrodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have not been systematically summarized. In this paper, the challenges faced by lithium anode materials are reviewed. Then, the application of hollow micro/nanostructures as lithium anode electrodes is reviewed in terms of the charging and discharging mechanisms of multishell hollow anode electrodes. Eventually, the prospects for the development of multishell hollow micro/nanostructures as lithium anode electrodes are further discussed.