Experimental Review of Graphene. (26th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cooper, Daniel R.; D'Anjou, Benjamin; Ghattamaneni, Nageswara; Harack, Benjamin; Hilke, Michael; Horth, Alexandre; Majlis, Norberto; Massicotte, Mathieu; Vandsburger, Leron; Whiteway, Eric; Yu, Victor
• Other Names: Bud'ko S. Academic Editor.; Kopelevich Y. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN condensed matter physics. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-04-26
• Subjects: Condensed matter -- Periodicals; Condensed matter; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 530.41
• DOI: 10.5402/2012/501686
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-7397

Abstract

Abstract : This review examines the properties of graphene from an experimental perspective. The intent is to review the most important experimental results at a level of detail appropriate for new graduate students who are interested in a general overview of the fascinating properties of graphene. While some introductory theoretical concepts are provided, including a discussion of the electronic band structure and phonon dispersion, the main emphasis is on describing relevant experiments and important results as well as some of the novel applications of graphene. In particular, this review covers graphene synthesis and characterization, field-effect behavior, electronic transport properties, magnetotransport, integer and fractional quantum Hall effects, mechanical properties, transistors, optoelectronics, graphene-based sensors, and biosensors. This approach attempts to highlight both the means by which the current understanding of graphene has come about and some tools for future contributions.