Abstract
We observed in situ growth of a single graphene sheet on Ni(111) by low-energy electron microscopy. The sheet was grown epitaxially beyond the steps on the substrate. The crystalline shapes of graphene islands were clearly seen; the straight edges of the island are crossed at either 60 or 120°, and the linear edges shifted perpendicular to the edge keeping the equilibrium shape. Graphene islands were united to form a single sheet without any grain boundaries and any wrinkles. The Ni substrate of several centimeters in size was covered with a single-domain graphene sheet.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1491-1493 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Surface and Interface Analysis |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Dec |
Keywords
- graphene
- low energy electron microscopy
- Ni(111)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Materials Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films