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

• Main Author: Tetlow, Holly Alexandra (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Surfaces (Physics).; Interfaces (Physical sciences).; Thin films.; Nanotechnology.; Materials > Surfaces.; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films.; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films.

One possible method of producing high-quality graphene is to grow it epitaxially; this thesis investigates the mechanisms involved in doing so. It describes how the initial stages of growth on the Ir(111) surface are modelled using both rate equations and kinetic Monte Carlo, based upon nudged elast...

Table of Contents:

• 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.