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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Carbon Science

Background:

  • Graphitized carbon and graphene are key advanced materials for future devices.
  • Lowering the growth temperature of graphitic carbon is crucial for expanding its applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the use of nickel (Ni) as a catalyst to decrease the graphitization temperature of amorphous carbon films.
  • To explore the feasibility of low-temperature graphitization for advanced material applications.

Main Methods:

  • Amorphous carbon films with Ni nanoparticles (NPs) were deposited using magnetron sputtering.
  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy were employed for analysis.
  • High-resolution TEM (HR-TEM) was used for detailed nanoscale examination.

Main Results:

  • Graphitization of amorphous carbon was observed at room temperature (RT) and 50 °C in the presence of Ni NPs.
  • Raman 2D peak analyses confirmed the graphitization process.
  • Higher Ni content led to partial oxidation of Ni NPs, reducing graphitization efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Nickel nanoparticles significantly reduce the required graphitization temperature for carbon materials.
  • Decreased NP oxidation and enhanced carbon solubility in Ni are key factors for low-temperature graphitization.
  • This method offers a pathway for cost-effective synthesis of graphitic carbon for advanced applications.