Graphene nanowalls formation investigated by Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy.
Journal
Scientific reports
ISSN: 2045-2322
Titre abrégé: Sci Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101563288
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
18 Jan 2024
18 Jan 2024
Historique:
received:
09
12
2022
accepted:
30
12
2023
medline:
19
1
2024
pubmed:
19
1
2024
entrez:
18
1
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The properties of layered materials are significantly dependent on their lattice orientations. Thus, the growth of graphene nanowalls (GNWs) on Cu through PECVD has been increasingly studied, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we examined the GNWs/Cu interface and investigated the evolution of their microstructure using advanced Scanning transmission electron microscopy and Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (STEM-EELS). GNWs interface and initial root layers of comprise graphitic carbon with horizontal basal graphene (BG) planes that conform well to the catalyst surface. In the vertical section, the walls show a mix of graphitic and turbostratic carbon, while the latter becomes more noticeable close to the top edges of the GMWs film. Importantly, we identified growth process began with catalysis at Cu interface forming BG, followed by defect induction and bending at 'coalescence points' of neighboring BG, which act as nucleation sites for vertical growth. We reported that although classical thermal CVD mechanism initially dominates, growth of graphene later deviates a few nanometers from the interface to form GNWs. Nascent walls are no longer subjected to the catalytic action of Cu, and their development is dominated by the stitching of charged carbon species originating in the plasma with basal plane edges.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38238363
doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-51106-z
pii: 10.1038/s41598-023-51106-z
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Organisme : King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
ID : KAUST (BAS/1/1346-01-01)
Organisme : King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
ID : KAUST (BAS/1/1346-01-01)
Organisme : King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
ID : KAUST (BAS/1/1346-01-01)
Organisme : King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
ID : KAUST (BAS/1/1346-01-01)
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© 2024. The Author(s).
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