Free standing 3D graphene nano-mesh synthesis by RF plasma CVD using non-synthetic precursor. (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ouyang, Bo; Jacob, Mohan V.; Rawat, R.S.
• Is Part Of: Materials research bulletin. Volume 71(2016)
• Page Start: 61
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Thin films -- Vapor deposition -- X-ray diffraction -- Transmission electron microscopy -- Crystal structure; Materials -- Periodicals; Crystal growth -- Periodicals; Matériaux -- Périodiques; Cristaux -- Croissance -- Périodiques; Crystal growth; Materials; Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2015.06.027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-5408

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Schematics of the growth process of GNMs synthesized on a Ni substrate have been proposed. Highlights: 3D-Graphene nano-mesh (GNM) is synthesized with template-free approach. Environmentally-friendly non-synthetic precursor is used for fabricating 3D-GNM. 3D-GNM growth process in PECVD system has been outlined. As-synthesized 3D-GNMs are of high density and almost similar size and thickness. Abstract: Three dimensional graphene nano-mesh (3D-GNM) has been synthesized by radio frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The 3D-GNM with various shapes is obtained on nickel foam substrate without using any nano-network as a pattern mask. Moreover, non-synthetic precursor Melaleuca alternifolia oil, with environmentally-friendly properties, is used as the carbon source for synthesis of 3D-GNM. This synthesis route with low energy expenses and little environmental contamination provides a simple and cost effective fabrication of 3D-GNM for utilization in future fundamental studies related to graphene.