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Graphene synthesis and band gap opening
Deep Jariwala1, Anchal Srivastava, Pulickel M Ajayan
1Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
|November 23, 2011
Summary
This review covers advancements in graphene synthesis and band gap engineering. Developing cost-effective, large-scale production and modifying graphene
Area of Science:
- Condensed matter physics
- Materials science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Graphene's unique 2D atomic structure and electronic properties drive significant research interest.
- High carrier mobility, electrical, and thermal conductivity make graphene a promising material.
- Realizing graphene's full potential requires scalable, cost-effective synthesis and band gap engineering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent developments in graphene synthesis methods.
- To summarize advancements in graphene nanoribbon synthesis.
- To outline strategies for opening the band gap in graphene for electronic applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of various synthesis processes for graphene and related materials.
- Analysis of techniques for graphene nanoribbon fabrication.
- Examination of methods for manipulating graphene's electronic band structure.
Main Results:
- Significant progress has been made in diverse graphene synthesis techniques.
- Methods for creating graphene nanoribbons and modifying their band gaps are advancing.
- The review consolidates current knowledge on synthesis and band gap manipulation.
Conclusions:
- Facile, cost-effective, large-area synthesis of high-quality graphene is crucial.
- Band gap engineering is essential for graphene to replace silicon in electronics.
- Future research should focus on optimizing synthesis and band gap modification.
