Succinimide-modified graphite as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

•Succinimide groups were bonded to the graphite surfaces by the Diels-Alder reactions.•The lithium-ion cells exhibit superior cycling stability after -SI modification.•Phenyl substitution reverses the effect of succinimide on the graphite performance. Surface modification of graphite and the use of...

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