Embodiments include metal (102) containing composites (100) and methods of forming metal containing composites. A metal containing composite can be formed by contacting an oxide support surface (104) with coordination compounds having metal atoms for a first predetermined time, where the metal atoms of the coordination compounds deposit on the oxide support surface; contacting the oxide support surface with a first reagent for a second predetermined time; and contacting the first reagent with a second reagent for a third predetermined time, where the first reagent and the second reagent react to form another layer of the oxide support surface.