Three-dimensional (3D) interconnected graphene network embedded with uniformly distributed tin disulfide (SnS2) nanoplates was prepared by a facile two-step method. The microstructures and morphologies of the SnS2/graphene nanocomposite (SSG) are experimentally confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Using the as-prepared SSG as an anode material for lithium batteries, its electrochemical performances were investigated by cyclic voltammograms (CV), charge/discharge tests, galvanostatic cycling performance and AC impedance spectroscopy. The results demonstrate that the as-prepared SSG exhibits excellent cycling performance with a capacity of 1060 mAh g(-1) retained after 200 charge/discharge cycles at a current density of 100 mA g(-1), also a superior rate capability of 670 mAh g(-1) even at such a high current density of 2000 mA g(-1). This favorable performance can be attributed to the unique 3D interconnected architecture with great electro-conductivity and its intimate contact with SnS2. Our results indicate a potential application of this novel 3D SnS2/graphene nanocomposite in lithium-ion battery. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.