Polypyrrole-coated Bi2O3@CMK-3 nanocomposite is prepared by nanocasting technique and chemical polymerization method. Bi2O3 nanoparticles are dispersed into CMK-3 matrix, and polypyrrole is coated onto the surface of Bi2O3@CMK-3. Polypyrrole-coated Bi2O3@CMK-3 nanocomposite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries has an outstanding power capability (321 mAh g(-1) at a current rate of 6 A g(-1)) and a significantly improved cycling ability (380 mAh g(-1) after 1000 cycles at a current rate of 5 A g(-1)). The greatly enhanced electrochemical performance of polypyrrole-coated Bi2O3@CMK-3 nanocomposite is associated with the synergistic effect of highly conductive CMK-3, polypyrrole layer and Bi2O3 nanoparticles. Such a configuration inhibits the aggregation of Bi2O3 nanoparticles and preserves the structure integrity of electrode material, in addition to highly improving the electrical conductivity and maintaining the stable structure of solid electrolyte interface film. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.