This document discusses 2D nanomaterials, specifically graphene. It begins with an introduction to dimensionality and how properties change as dimensions decrease from 3D to 2D. Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice, is discussed in detail. Methods for fabricating graphene including mechanical exfoliation using scotch tape and chemical vapor deposition are described. The document outlines graphene's properties, applications, and potential for further development.
9. Concept of Dimensionality:
0D
1D
2D
3D(bulk)
Surface area to volume ratio
increases with the decrease in
dimensions.
Figure 2: Nanostructured Materials
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Examples-for-0D-1D-2D-and-3D-
carbon-nanostructures_fig2_320595475
Figure 3: Representation of Surface to Volume Ratio
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/fcde/b28da22244d9e7cdb6110396bac85a2bb647.pdf
10. Why 2D materials are important?
Atomically thin-layered structures
Strength
Band gaps
Figure 4: Representation of Strength of Graphene and Graphite
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Figure 5: Direct and indirect band
gap semiconductor
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Direct-and-indirect-band-gap-types-in-
conjugated-or-Seo-Hoffmann/f3c1169f9ae684a240ec4aadfa775360e0c5c224/figure/5
12. Graphene fabrication method
• Scotch Tape Method (Top down)
– Exfoliation of random thickness graphene from graphite
• Growth method (Bottom up)
– CVD growth on Cu foils – Graphitization of SiC wafer
• Layer resolved transfer (Bottom up + Top down)
– Exfoliation of graphene on SiC wafer/transfer
13. Graphene
Monolayer of carbon atoms
Graphene is a zero-gap semiconductor
Graphene sheets stack to form graphite
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