Nano-Sn embedded in interlayers of expanded graphite is fabricated.
The graphene/nano-Sn/graphene stacked structure promotes cycling stability of Sn.
The Sn/EG shows improved low temperature electrochemical performance.
Chemical diffusion coefficients of the Sn/EG are obtained by GITT.
The Sn/EG exhibits faster Li-ion intercalation kinetics than graphite.