Brijesh, K.Dhanush, P.C.Vinayraj, S.Nagaraja, H.S.2026-02-052020Materials Letters, 2020, 275, , pp. -0167577Xhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2020.128108https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/23721Herein, we report the preparation and characterization of the ZnWO<inf>4</inf> and ZnWO<inf>4</inf>/SiO<inf>2</inf> nanocomposite. The ZnWO<inf>4</inf>/SiO<inf>2</inf> nanocomposite exhibits 570 mAh g?1 discharge capacity and 314 mAh g?1 charge capacity at 10 mA g?1 for the primary cycle. The increasing amount of SiO<inf>2</inf> in the ZnWO<inf>4</inf>/SiO<inf>2</inf> nanocomposite increases the overall performance of the composite. The synergetic effect between the ZnWO<inf>4</inf> and SiO<inf>2</inf> enhances the rate capability, specific capacity, cycle stability and coloumbic efficiency of the composite. The good electrochemical performance of ZnWO<inf>4</inf>/SiO<inf>2</inf> nanocomposite makes it a promising anode for Lithium ion battery. © 2020 Elsevier B.V.AnodesLithium-ion batteriesNanocompositesSilicaSiliconSiO2 nanoparticlesZinc compoundsAnode material for lithium ion batteriesCharge capacitiesCycle stabilityDischarge capacitiesElectrochemical performanceRate capabilitiesSpecific capacitiesSynergetic effectTungsten compounds