• 文献标题:   A novel semiconductor compatible path for nano-graphene synthesis using CBr4 precursor and Ga catalyst
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   WANG SM, GONG Q, LI YY, CAO CF, ZHOU HF, YAN JY, LIU QB, ZHANG LY, DING GQ, DI ZF, XIE XM
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  • 出版物名称:   SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
  • ISSN:   2045-2322
  • 通讯作者地址:   Chinese Acad Sci
  • 被引频次:   3
  • DOI:   10.1038/srep04653
  • 出版年:   2014

▎ 摘  要

We propose a novel semiconductor compatible path for nano-graphene synthesis using precursors containing C-Br bonding and liquid catalyst. The unique combination of CBr4 as precursor and Ga as catalyst leads to efficient C precipitation at a synthesis temperature of 200 degrees C or lower. The non-wetting nature of liquid Ga on tested substrates limits nano-scale graphene to form on Ga droplets and substrate surfaces at low synthesis temperatures of T = 400 degrees C. Good quality interface nano-graphene is demonstrated and the quality can be further improved by optimization of synthesis conditions and proper selection of substrate type and orientation. The proposed method provides a scalable and transfer-free route to synthesize graphene/semiconductor heterostructures, graphene quantum dots as well as patterned graphene nano-structures at a medium temperature range of 400-700 degrees C suitable for most important elementary and compound semiconductors.