Hybrids consisting of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and tin nanoparticles are prepared on substrates as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries via two different techniques: (i) hybrid co-filtration by simultaneous vacuum filtration of SWNT/tin nanoparticle hybrid solutions and (ii) a combined technique comprised of vacuum filtration and electrochemical reduction. The resulting hybrid composites are of uniform thickness and consist of a homogeneous dispersion of tin nanoparticles in a SWNT network. In the hybrid films, the tin nanoparticles and SWNTs are in close contact with each other and the substrate. The hybrid films exhibit extended cycle life (capacity retention of 80% at 50th cycle), high power characteristics up to 1.75mAcm−2, high electrode density up to 5mgcm−2, and enhanced reversible capacities (535mAhg−1 for composite electrode at 50th cycle) because the aggregation of tin nanoparticles is prevented.