Theoretical Modeling of Epitaxial Graphene Growth on the Ir(111) Surface

Theoretical Modeling of Epitaxial Graphene Growth on the Ir(111) Surface

Tetlow, Holly Alexandra

Springer International Publishing AG

10/2017

182

Dura

Inglês

9783319659718

15 a 20 dias

The results show that the decomposition mechanism involves production of C monomers by breaking the C-C bond. In turn, the thesis explores the nucleation of carbon clusters on the surface from C monomers prior to graphene formation.
Introduction.- Theoretical Methods.- Producing a Source of Carbon: Hydrocarbon Decomposition.- Hydrocarbon Decomposition: Kinetic Monte Carlo Algorithm.- Thermal Decomposition in Graphene Growth: Kinetic Monte Carlo Results.- Beginnings of Growth: Carbon Cluster Nucleation.- Removing Defects: Healing Single Vacancy Defects.- Final Remarks.
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