Authors: E. Dervishi, Z. Li, J. Shyaka, F. Watanabe, A. Biswas, J.L. Umwungeri, A. Courte, A.R. Biris, A.S. Biris
Affilation: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, United States
Pages: 234 - 237
Keywords: few layer graphene, characterization
Abstract:
Few layer graphene sheets were synthesized on a bimetallic catalyst system utilizing acetylene as the hydrocarbon source. This is a low-cost method for large scale production of graphene via radio-frequency chemical vapor deposition. The as-produced graphene sheets were purified in a single step by washing with a diluted hydrochloric acid solution under sonication. Next, they were thoroughly characterized by microscopy, spectroscopy, surface area analysis and X-Ray diffraction. Furthermore, large area graphene sheets (several micro meters) were obtained as the flow rate of the acetylene was increased. This is a substrate free synthesis which makes it very attractive and flexible for a scaled up graphene production. Therefore, by controlling the hydrocarbon concentration during the chemical vapor deposition, we were able to vary the size of the graphene sheets. Advanced microscopy analyses indicated the formation of few-layered graphene sheets. The large area graphene synthesized by a straightforward and inexpensive method can be utilized for various advanced applications such as nano-electronics and solar cell devices.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3401-5
Pages: 976
Hardcopy: $189.95
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