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Titanium niobium oxide (TiNb2O7) has shown great potential to replace carbon‐based anode materials for lithium‐ion batteries because of its high theoretical specific capacity and high rate performance. However, the low intrinsic Li+/e− conductivity of TiNb2O7 restricts its extensive application. To overcome this disadvantage, a novel reduced graphene oxide/glucose co‐assisted micro titanium niobium oxide hybrid anodes (G/C/TNO) was designed by a bottom‐up one‐pot method. rGO mainly acted as the carrier to reach the goal of ameliorating electronic conductivity. Glucose, as the fixative and carbon source, chiefly played a protective role in the structural integrity during cycling and synergized with rGO to improve Li+/e− transport kinetics. Therefore, the novel G/C/TNO composite displayed a high specific capacity of 208.8 mAh g−1 at 2C after 500 cycles and a good cycling stability of 161.1 mAh g−1 at a high rate of 10C in the best case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The hollow spherical LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5 O 4 (HS-LNMO) was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method. • HS-LNMO exhibits excellent electrochemical performances. • Capacity retention of 95.1% could be obtained at 1C after 100 cycles. Hollow spherical LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5 O 4 (LNMO) material was synthesized by a glucose-assisted hydrothermal method. The glucose was mainly used to control the morphology of LNMO. The initial discharge capacity at 1C was 124.6 mAhg−1. And even at 10C, 91.8 mAhg−1 could still be obtained. Moreover, its excellent structural stability ensures the integrity of the electrode and capacity retention of 95.1% could be obtained at 1C after 100 cycles. The results show that this unique hollow sphere-like structure can promote the transport of Li+ and improve lithium storage capacity. Therefore, we conclude that the addition of glucose has a great improvement in cycle stability and rate capability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]