Reduced graphene oxide/tin oxide composite as an enhanced anode material for lithium ion batteries prepared by homogenous coprecipitation

► We report a facile synthesis of a 'graphene'-SnO2 composite by homogeneous coprecipitation. ► SnO2 nanoparticles are decorated uniformaly on the surface of reduced graphene oxide platlets. ► As an anode material for Li-ion battery, the RG-O/SnO2 composite exhibits discharge and charge capacities of 2140 and 1080 mAh/g at the first cycle, respectively, with good cycling performance. ► The synthesis approach presents a promising route for large scale production of RG-O platelet/metal oxide nanoparticle composites as electrode materials.