Provided in one embodiment is a method of making, comprising: applying a hydrodynamic cavitation process to a raw material comprising particles comprising a metal-containing material or a carbon containing material of a first size to produce a slurry having particles comprising the metal-containing material or the carbon-containing material of a second size, smaller than the first size; and tape casting the slurry to form a green tape. Apparatuses employed to apply the method and the exemplary compositions made in accordance with the method are also provided.