A unique strategy for preparing single-phase unitary/binary oxides-graphene composites.

This study proposes a novel two-step strategy to prepare single-phase unitary/binary oxides-graphene composites: precipitating hydroxides followed by microwave-assisted hydrothermal or solvothermal annealing.

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