Direct CVD Growth of Multi-Layered Graphene Closed Shells around Alumina Nanofibers

Abstract:

In this work, a catalyst-free direct deposition of multi-layered graphene closed shells around highly aligned alumina nanofibers with aspect ratio of 10⁷ is demonstrated for the first time. A single – step chemical vapor deposition process of specified parameters was used for development of hybrid structures of carbon shells around the core alumina nanofibers. Transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy were used to confirm formation of graphene layers and to understand the morphology of the various structures. The developed routine for growth of peculiar carbon nanostructures opens new opportunities for deposition of the tailored carbon structures on dielectric substrates.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 674)
• Pages: 77-80
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.674.77
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Roman Ivanov*, Valdek Mikli, Jakob Kübarsepp, Irina Hussainova
• Keywords: Alumina, CVD, Graphene, Nanofibers, Raman Spectroscopy

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