Synthetic Graphene Grown by Chemical Vapor Deposition on Copper Foils

TL;DR

This paper reviews the synthesis, characterization, and potential applications of large-area graphene films grown on copper foils via atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition, highlighting its promise for scalable graphene production.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the methods and properties of CVD-grown graphene on copper, emphasizing its suitability for large-scale applications.

Findings

High-quality large-area graphene can be synthesized on copper foils.

CVD-grown graphene exhibits properties comparable to exfoliated graphene.

Potential applications include electronics, sensors, and composite materials.

Abstract

The discovery of graphene, a single layer of covalently bonded carbon atoms, has attracted intense interests. Initial studies using mechanically exfoliated graphene unveiled its remarkable electronic, mechanical and thermal properties. There has been a growing need and rapid development in large-area deposition of graphene film and its applications. Chemical vapour deposition on copper has emerged as one of the most promising methods in obtaining large-scale graphene films with quality comparable to exfoliated graphene. In this chapter, we review the synthesis and characterizations of graphene grown on copper foil substrates by atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition. We also discuss potential applications of such large scale synthetic graphene.