Controlling Defects in Graphene for Optimizing the Electrical Properties of Graphene Nanodevices
Author(s) -
Leonardo Vicarelli,
Stephanie J. Heerema,
Cees Dekker,
H.W. Zandbergen
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
acs nano
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.554
H-Index - 382
eISSN - 1936-086X
pISSN - 1936-0851
DOI - 10.1021/acsnano.5b01762
Subject(s) - graphene , materials science , nanotechnology , graphene nanoribbons , nanostructure , transmission electron microscopy
Structural defects strongly impact the electrical transport properties of graphene nanostructures. In this Perspective, we give a brief overview of different types of defects in graphene and their effect on transport properties. We discuss recent experimental progress on graphene self-repair of defects, with a focus on in situ transmission electron microscopy studies. Finally, we present the outlook for graphene self-repair and in situ experiments.
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