To optimize the cycle life and rate performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), ultra-fine Fe 2 O 3 nanowires with a diameter of approximately 2nmu niformly anchoredo na cross-linked graphene ribbon network are fabricated. The unique three-dimensional structure can effectively improve the electrical conductivity and facilitate ion diffusion,e specially cross-plane diffusion. Moreover,F e 2 O 3 nanowires on graphene ribbons( Fe 2 O 3 /GR) are easilya ccessible for lithium ions compared with the traditional graphene sheets (Fe 2 O 3 / GS). In addition, the well-developed elastic network can not only undergo the drastic volume expansionduring repetitive cycling, but also protect the bulk electrode from further pulverization. As ar esult,t he Fe 2 O 3 /GR hybrid exhibits high rate and long cycle life Li storagep erformance (632 mAh g À1 at 5Ag À1 ,a nd 471 mAh g À1 capacity maintained even after 3000 cycles). Especially at high mass loading(% 4mgcm À2 ), the Fe 2 O 3 /GR can still deliver higher reversible capacity (223 mAh g À1 even at 2Ag À1 )c ompared with the Fe 2 O 3 /GS (37 mAh g À1 )f or LIBs.Scheme1.Schematicoft he synthesis procedureofF e 2 O 3 nanowires anchored on GR, and the corresponding Li ion transfer pathwaysf or Fe Supporting information and the ORCID identification number(s) for the author(s) of this article can be found under: https://doi.