Pure-phase spinel-type lithium titanate, Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 , was successfully fabricated by cellulose-assisted glycine-nitrate (cellulose-GN) combustion process at reduced temperature using anatase TiO 2 solid as raw material of titanium. The influence of cellulose and impregnation sequence on the phase purity, particle size and electrochemical performance of Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 was investigated. The sequence of preparation was found to have big effect on the phase formation and electrochemical performance of the oxides. High-purity and well-crystallized Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 oxides were obtained at a calcination temperature of 750°C via the sequence III, for which the cellulose was first adsorbed by the mixed solution of LiNO 3 and glycine followed by the impregnation of TiO 2 suspension. Compared with solid-state reaction, the cellulose-GN process produced the Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 oxides with smaller particle size and higher specific capacity due to the lower synthesis temperature. A reversible capacity of 103mAh/g at 20C rate and fairly stable cycling performance even at 40C was achieved.