Enhanced nanoscale conduction capability of a MoO2/Graphene composite for high performance anodes in lithium ion batteries

► MoO2/Graphene composite by a one pot low temperature in-situ solution reduction method. ► Uniform entrapment of MoO2 nanoparticles in 2D graphene scaffolds. ► An eight order increase in nanoscale conductivity of MoO2/Graphene relative to MoO2. ► Unparalleled reversible capacity of 770 mAh g−1 at 540 mA g−1 for MoO2/Graphene. ► A coulombic efficiency of almost 100% retained even after 1000 cycles.