The effects of low power density CO2 laser irradiation on graphene properties

T. Huang, J.Y. Long, M.L. Zhong, J. Jiang, X.H. Ye, Z. Lin, L. Li

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    Abstract

    We report the investigations on structural modifications in monolayer graphene induced by low-power-density CO2 laser irradiation (2-60 W/cm(2)). Observed modifications in graphene include the disassembly of crystalline graphene into nanocrystalline structure and the generation of amorphous carbon. It was found that thermal effect played an important role during laser irradiation. By adjusting laser power density, irradiation time and temperature, the structure of graphene can be modified accordingly in a controlled manner. Our approach may enable high-efficiency and economical modification of large-area graphene, which relies on large-area irradiation using low-power-density laser. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)502-506
    Number of pages4
    JournalApplied Surface Science
    Volume273
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 May 2013

    Keywords

    • Graphene; Laser irradiation; Thermal annealing; Raman spectrum; XPS

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