Review on Large-Area Synthesis of Some Graphene Films, Characterizations and Applications

Abstract

For two decades and beyond, remarkable progress has been made in the use of chemical vapour deposition methods for comprehending 2D materials growth. This review is aimed at providing an overview of several synthesis, characterizations and applications of large area graphene film on some substrates. First, the major growth methods are explained. Next, the mechanism of the graphene growth is discussed, focusing on reaction of precursors, diffusion of adatoms, energetics and kinetics of growth fronts, and effects of substrates. Then, the advantage of growing graphene film on some substrate over another is explained in some of the synthesis. Furthermore, the characterization of the various synthesized graphene films are explained, which suggests a suitable application to it.