Fe2O3 and ZnO center dot Fe3O4 hybrids has been synthesised by molten salt method and tested as anode material for Li-ion batteries. The crystal structure and phase purity was evaluated by X-ray diffraction and the morphology of the final powders was examined by the Scanning electron microscopy. The Li-cycling properties of Fe2O3 and ZnO-Fe3O4 were studied by cyclic voltammery (58 mu V s(-1)) and galvanostatic discharge-charge cycling in the voltage range, 0.005- 3 V at a current of 60 mAg(-1). The Fe2O3 samples prepared at 280 degrees C and 900 degrees C showed stable reversible capacities of 600 and 620 mAhg(-1) at the end of 50 cycles respectively. On the other hand, ZnO center dot Fe3O4 hybrids showed improved and stable capacity of 820 mAh g(-1) at the end of the 50th cycle. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.