  In this paper we use an ab-initio quantum transport approach to study the
electron current flowing through lithiated SnO anodes for potential
applications in Li-ion batteries. By investigating a set of lithiated
structures with varying lithium concentrations, it is revealed that LixSnO can
be a good conductor, with values comparable to bulk $\beta$-Sn and Li. A deeper
insight into the current distribution indicates that electrons preferably
follow specific trajectories, which offer superior conducting properties than
others. These channels have been identified and it is shown here how they can
enhance or deteriorate the current flow in lithiated anode materials.
