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- the subject of the invention is a method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate. More particularly, the invention relates to improved method of transferring a graphene film without using polymer-like supporting films.
- Graphene on a metal substrate has attracted great attention of researchers and industrialists all over the world, mostly due to its high quality and the possibility of achieving a monolayer graphene film which can be efficiently transferred and easily implemented in mass production [1,2].
- a standard approach to graphene's transferring from copper substrates onto arbitrary substrates involves employing poly(methyl methacrylate) as a supporting layer preventing the collapse of the graphene layer during the transferring process [3,4].
- the object of the present invention is to provide new, improved method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate without using polymer-like supporting films, a special holder or any other sophisticated tools, which would be free from the aforementioned drawbacks.
- a method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate characterized in that it comprises the steps of:
- the source substrate is made of metal, preferably copper, nickel, platinum, rhenium, gold or silver,
- the waterproof binder comprises a substance selected from the group comprising water-insoluble resins, varnish, shellac, latex, glue, silicones and acrylic binders.
- a waterproof marker is used as a source of the waterproof binder.
- the frame has at least one linear dimension longer than the target substrate.
- the graphene film is synthesized on the source substrate by chemical vapor deposition.
- the source substrate is a copper foil, preferably 25 ⁇ thick or thinner.
- the quality of the graphene film on the source substrate is confirmed by performing Raman spectroscopy measurements.
- the graphene is removed from the backside of the source substrate before the step of etching.
- the step of etching is performed by putting the framed graphene film on the source substrate on the surface of an aqueous solution of an etching agent, preferably an aqueous solution of ammonium persulfate.
- the framed graphene film floating on the surface of the solution is obtained and this framed graphene film is cleaned, preferably with continuous and controlled flow of deionized water.
- the framed graphene film is deposited onto the target substrate by releasing the solution, on the surface of which the framed graphene film is floating, so as to make the framed graphene film fall onto the target substrate.
- the target substrate with the graphene film deposited thereon is gradually heated up to the temperature of about 100°C, preferably about 1°C per minute, and afterwards is annealed at the temperature of about 100°C.
- a method according to the invention allows to transfer a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate without using polymer-like supporting films. This method guarantees cleaner graphene surface and no polymer residues on it. Moreover, the said procedure allows transferring graphene onto substrates not resistant to acetone, which are typically used for removing polymers. Consequently, it significantly increases the applicability of graphene. What is more, one does not need a special holder or any other sophisticated tools. When following the method, it is possible to transfer an unrestricted shape of graphene layers even onto rough and expended surfaces like nanowires or materials functionalized with nanoparticles.
- fig. 1 shows a scheme of the method according to the invention
- fig. 2 shows the histograms of Raman parameters presenting distributions of a) G band position and b) 2D band position for graphene transferred onto GaN NWs and Si0 2 /Si substrates
- fig. 3 shows the histograms of Raman parameters presenting distributions of a) FWHM of 2D band, b) FWHM of G band and c) 2D/G intensity ratio for graphene transferred onto GaN NWs (dense) and Si0 2 /Si (sparse) substrates
- fig. 1 shows a scheme of the method according to the invention
- fig. 2 shows the histograms of Raman parameters presenting distributions of a) G band position and b) 2D band position for graphene transferred onto GaN NWs and Si0 2 /Si substrates
- fig. 3 shows the histograms of Raman parameters presenting distributions of a) FWHM of 2D band
- FIG. 4 shows the SEM images presenting the morphology of graphene monolayer suspended on the GaN NWs (a, c) and compositional contrast images of the corresponding areas demonstrating the phase purity of the investigated graphene samples (b, d) and fig. 5 shows the Fourier Filtered HRTEM image that was obtained with a filter applied to the FFT of the raw images (a) and the dimensioned distance that corresponds to the values shown in the FFT image (b).
- the graphene films were synthesized by chemical vapor deposition on the surface of 25 ⁇ thick copper foils as described in [10].
- the quality of the obtained graphene films was confirmed by performing Raman spectroscopy measurements.
- graphene from the backside of copper foil was removed to avoid impurities between the top and lateral graphene films formed during copper etching.
- the region of the samples intended to be transferred onto arbitrary substrates was selected and then marked with a waterproof marker StabiloTM OHPen universal permanent ink (black shaft) color blue. In consequence, a stable plastic frame was formed.
- the marker-frame was on the graphene surface and, therefore, the binder present in the marker's ink associated with the graphene layer underneath. It is recommended that the marker-frame should be larger than the arbitrary substrate. As a result, one can prevent the removal of the marker, e.g. in contact with alcohol. Owing to the fact that the connection between the graphene layer and the frame exists, the polycrystalline graphene film does not rip. Moreover, the marker-frame was very thin and light, thus preventing graphene from cracking and droving. Next, the graphene sample with the marker-frame was put on the surface of an aqueous solution of ammonium persulfate.
- Fig.l presents a scheme of the applied method, on which it shows the following steps:
- Each of the samples with the transferred graphene films on top was first characterized by performing spatial Raman mapping.
- the main goal of Raman measurements was to collate information on the features of graphene as a function of substrate roughness. There were areas of reduced contact on the surface , which means that the examined graphene bears stronger resemblance to suspended graphene.
- the examination of the samples was carried out at a micro-scale (several dozen ⁇ 2 ) to analyze the homogeneity and continuity of the graphene structure.
- Raman spectroscopy provided information on the formation of the graphene structure and made distinguishing between mono and bilayer graphene and its strains possible [11-14].
- Fig. 2 shows the histograms of the positions of the G and 2D bands, the width of the 2D band and the relative intensities of the 2D and G bands.
- the G and 2D peaks were fitted to a single Lorentzian. Taking into account the abovementioned considerations, one can conclude that graphene transferred onto GaN NWs and Si0 2 /Si substrates is homogenous.
- FWHM Full Width of Half Maximum
- FWHM 2D Average 16 cm “1 ) indicates small carrier concentration (below 2*10 12 cm “2 ) [16,17].
- the histogram of the graphene film clearly shows a mean 2D/G intensity ratio of above 2 (maximum at 4.5), thus confirming low carrier density in this sample.
- Fig.3 a confirms the presence of graphene (FWHM 2D of about 34 cm-1) in the case of the graphene/Si0 2 /Si samples.
- this sample shows a slight compressive strain (blueshift of the G and the 2D band position (1591 cm-1 and 2687 cm-1 respectively) with respect to freestanding graphene).
- the FWHM of G band suggests that the sample is slightly doped (carrier concentration of about 5*10 12 cm "2 ).
- a lower 2D/G ratio confirms higher carrier concentration for graphene on Si0 2 than for GaN NWs.
- Fig. 5 a presents the Fourier Filtered HRTEM image that was obtained with a filter applied to the FFT of the raw images. The figure also shows the dimensioned distance that corresponds to the values shown in the FFT image in fig. 5 b. No other reflections than those of a single layer of graphene were observed. The sample's tilting at an angle of -/+ 32 degrees did not result in additional reflections, which also proves the presence of a single layer of graphene.
Abstract
The subject of the invention is a method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate, comprising the steps of: marking selected region of the graphene film on the source substrate with a waterproof binder to form a closed frame around the selected region, wherein the source substrate is made of metal, preferably copper, nickel, platinum, rhenium, gold or silver; etching the source substrate until it is completely etched away; depositing the framed graphene film onto the target substrate.
Description
METHOD OF TRANSFERRING A GRAPHENE FILM
The subject of the invention is a method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate. More particularly, the invention relates to improved method of transferring a graphene film without using polymer-like supporting films.
Graphene on a metal substrate has attracted great attention of researchers and industrialists all over the world, mostly due to its high quality and the possibility of achieving a monolayer graphene film which can be efficiently transferred and easily implemented in mass production [1,2]. A standard approach to graphene's transferring from copper substrates onto arbitrary substrates involves employing poly(methyl methacrylate) as a supporting layer preventing the collapse of the graphene layer during the transferring process [3,4].
Other popular methods use polydimethylsiloxane as a stamp enabling the detachment of graphene from Cu and its placement on substrates [5,6]. Moreover, it has been shown that the roll-to-roll method with a thermal release tape as a support can be successfully used for mass-scale production [2,7]. Nevertheless, each of these techniques requires the removal of the supporting layers by supplying dissolvent agents or adjusting the temperature. In turn, this causes additional impurities on the graphene surface. What is more, the application of dissolvents limits the range of potential substrates only to those resistant to the used solvent. It is also known that PMMA and PDMS films are hard to remove from the graphene surface, hence leaving residues on top of it. Putting graphene on top of nanowires or nanoparticles by polymer-evolving methods to form nanocomposites is another serious challenge due to the fact that graphene's adhesion to polymers is stronger than to extended surfaces.
To solve the aforementioned problem, one can search for methods which do not require any polymer-like supporting layers. One of them involves the usage of a drop of isopropanol and a TEM grid; however, this compound restricts the transfer of the graphene layer to TEM grids [8]. Recently, a polymer-free process of graphene transferring has been demonstrated [9]. It has been realized by applying a graphite holder keeping the
graphene/copper system in place during the stages of copper etching and cleaning. This technique necessitates a specially prepared holder though. Such mechanical support can both destroy the graphene layer when taken out and limit the shape and size of the transferred graphene films.
Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide new, improved method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate without using polymer-like supporting films, a special holder or any other sophisticated tools, which would be free from the aforementioned drawbacks.
A method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate, characterized in that it comprises the steps of:
• marking selected region of the graphene film on the source substrate with a waterproof binder to form a closed frame around the selected region, wherein the source substrate is made of metal, preferably copper, nickel, platinum, rhenium, gold or silver,
• etching the source substrate until it is completely etched away,
• depositing the framed graphene film onto the target substrate.
Preferably the waterproof binder comprises a substance selected from the group comprising water-insoluble resins, varnish, shellac, latex, glue, silicones and acrylic binders.
Preferably a waterproof marker is used as a source of the waterproof binder.
Preferably the frame has at least one linear dimension longer than the target substrate.
Preferably the graphene film is synthesized on the source substrate by chemical vapor deposition.
Preferably the source substrate is a copper foil, preferably 25 μιη thick or thinner.
Preferably before the step of marking selected region of the graphene film on the source substrate, the quality of the graphene film on the source substrate is confirmed by performing Raman spectroscopy measurements.
Preferably the graphene is removed from the backside of the source substrate before the step of etching.
Preferably the step of etching is performed by putting the framed graphene film on the source substrate on the surface of an aqueous solution of an etching agent, preferably an aqueous solution of ammonium persulfate.
Preferably after completely etching away the source substrate in the aqueous solution of an etching agent, the framed graphene film floating on the surface of the solution is obtained and this framed graphene film is cleaned, preferably with continuous and controlled flow of deionized water.
Preferably the framed graphene film is deposited onto the target substrate by releasing the solution, on the surface of which the framed graphene film is floating, so as to make the framed graphene film fall onto the target substrate.
Preferably the target substrate with the graphene film deposited thereon is gradually heated up to the temperature of about 100°C, preferably about 1°C per minute, and afterwards is annealed at the temperature of about 100°C.
A method according to the invention allows to transfer a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate without using polymer-like supporting films. This method guarantees cleaner graphene surface and no polymer residues on it. Moreover, the said procedure allows transferring graphene onto substrates not resistant to acetone, which are typically used for removing polymers. Consequently, it significantly increases the applicability of graphene. What is more, one does not need a special holder or any other sophisticated tools. When following the method, it is possible to transfer an unrestricted shape of graphene layers even onto rough and expended surfaces like nanowires or materials functionalized with nanoparticles.
The invention will now be further described in the preferred embodiments, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: fig. 1 shows a scheme of the method according to the invention, fig. 2 shows the histograms of Raman parameters presenting distributions of a) G band position and b) 2D band position for graphene transferred onto GaN NWs and Si02/Si substrates,
fig. 3 shows the histograms of Raman parameters presenting distributions of a) FWHM of 2D band, b) FWHM of G band and c) 2D/G intensity ratio for graphene transferred onto GaN NWs (dense) and Si02/Si (sparse) substrates, fig. 4 shows the SEM images presenting the morphology of graphene monolayer suspended on the GaN NWs (a, c) and compositional contrast images of the corresponding areas demonstrating the phase purity of the investigated graphene samples (b, d) and fig. 5 shows the Fourier Filtered HRTEM image that was obtained with a filter applied to the FFT of the raw images (a) and the dimensioned distance that corresponds to the values shown in the FFT image (b).
In a non-limiting embodiment the graphene films were synthesized by chemical vapor deposition on the surface of 25 μιη thick copper foils as described in [10]. In the first step, the quality of the obtained graphene films was confirmed by performing Raman spectroscopy measurements. Then graphene from the backside of copper foil was removed to avoid impurities between the top and lateral graphene films formed during copper etching. Afterwards, the region of the samples intended to be transferred onto arbitrary substrates was selected and then marked with a waterproof marker Stabilo™ OHPen universal permanent ink (black shaft) color blue. In consequence, a stable plastic frame was formed. The marker-frame was on the graphene surface and, therefore, the binder present in the marker's ink associated with the graphene layer underneath. It is recommended that the marker-frame should be larger than the arbitrary substrate. As a result, one can prevent the removal of the marker, e.g. in contact with alcohol. Owing to the fact that the connection between the graphene layer and the frame exists, the polycrystalline graphene film does not rip. Moreover, the marker-frame was very thin and light, thus preventing graphene from cracking and droving. Next, the graphene sample with the marker-frame was put on the surface of an aqueous solution of ammonium persulfate. When Cu was completely etched, graphene floating on the surface of the solution was cleaned with continuous and controlled flow of deionized (Dl) water. In the end, the water in the vessel was released through a tap and graphene surrounded by the marker-frame fell onto the
target substrate. Then they were all gradually heated at above 100°C in an air atmosphere to improve both adhesion and contact between them.
Fig.l presents a scheme of the applied method, on which it shows the following steps:
I - backside graphene etched by 02 plasma,
II - marker-frame marked on top of graphene ,
III - marker-frame/graphene/Cu put on (NH4)S208, IV - Cu etched,
V - rising with Dl water,
VI - Dl water pumped out of graphene lowered onto the substrate,
VII - heating at 100°C.
In this way the graphene films was transferred onto GaN nanowires, the density of whose clusters equaled 30/μιη2. The graphene/Si02/Si samples were prepared as described in [10]. The characterization of the properties of graphene transferred following the enhanced marker-frame method was performed by Raman spectroscopy using a Renishaw system with a 532 nm Nd:YAG laser as an excitation source, as well as by carrying out SEM imaging and conducting TEM investigations.
Each of the samples with the transferred graphene films on top was first characterized by performing spatial Raman mapping. The main goal of Raman measurements was to collate information on the features of graphene as a function of substrate roughness. There were areas of reduced contact on the surface , which means that the examined graphene bears stronger resemblance to suspended graphene. The examination of the samples was carried out at a micro-scale (several dozen μιη2) to analyze the homogeneity and continuity of the graphene structure. Raman spectroscopy provided information on the formation of the graphene structure and made distinguishing between mono and bilayer graphene and its strains possible [11-14].
Fig. 2 shows the histograms of the positions of the G and 2D bands, the width of the 2D band and the relative intensities of the 2D and G bands. For monolayer graphene, which was the case in discussed investigation, the G and 2D peaks were fitted to a single Lorentzian. Taking into account the abovementioned considerations, one can conclude that
graphene transferred onto GaN NWs and Si02/Si substrates is homogenous. In the case of graphene transferred onto GaN NWs the mean positions of the 2D and G bands are located at 2678 cm 1 and 1585 cm 1 (Figure 2 a, 2 b), respectively, which suggests no stress in the graphene films, and these values are very close to the values characteristic of free standing graphene [14,15].
FWHM (Full Width of Half Maximum) of the G band presented in fig. 3b (average 16 cm"1) indicates small carrier concentration (below 2*1012 cm"2) [16,17]. The histogram of the graphene film clearly shows a mean 2D/G intensity ratio of above 2 (maximum at 4.5), thus confirming low carrier density in this sample. Fig.3 a confirms the presence of graphene (FWHM 2D of about 34 cm-1) in the case of the graphene/Si02/Si samples. In contrast to the sample on GaN NWs, this sample shows a slight compressive strain (blueshift of the G and the 2D band position (1591 cm-1 and 2687 cm-1 respectively) with respect to freestanding graphene). In addition, the FWHM of G band (average 11 cm 1) suggests that the sample is slightly doped (carrier concentration of about 5*1012 cm"2). Moreover, a lower 2D/G ratio confirms higher carrier concentration for graphene on Si02 than for GaN NWs.
The analysis of the Raman maps proves that identical graphene samples transferred on GaN NWs and Si02 have slightly different parameters. It suggests that differences in the structure of graphene on both materials are mainly linked with its interaction with the substrates. Based on the abovementioned detailed results one can conclude that the features of graphene transferred on top of GaN NWs correspond closer to those of freestanding graphene.
To demonstrate the morphology and cleanliness of samples, a low-kV SEM imaging was applied. The surface of graphene covering the GaN nanowire films was investigated using the In-Lens secondary electrons detector (true SE1) and the Energy selective Backscattered electron (EsB, low-loss BSE) detector, both positioned on the optical axis of the Gemini™ column of the Auriga CrossBeam Workstation (Carl Zeiss). The energy of primary electrons in the scanning beam was selected for 500 eV so as to reveal the morphology of the ultra-thin layer of graphene (single layer) and simultaneously distinguish different phases present on the substrate basing on the compositional contrast (low-loss BSE). The images presented in fig. 3 reveal the surface without external impurities.
For the purpose of TEM analysis carried out using the Titan Cubed 80 -300 transmission electron microscope at 300 kV, the samples were cleaned in argon-oxygen plasma (containing 80% of argon and 20% of oxygen) for 2 sec. A longer cleaning time caused significant damage to graphene. Microscopic studies revealed the presence of a single layer of graphene over the entire area supporting the grid. Fig. 5 a presents the Fourier Filtered HRTEM image that was obtained with a filter applied to the FFT of the raw images. The figure also shows the dimensioned distance that corresponds to the values shown in the FFT image in fig. 5 b. No other reflections than those of a single layer of graphene were observed. The sample's tilting at an angle of -/+ 32 degrees did not result in additional reflections, which also proves the presence of a single layer of graphene.
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1. A method of transferring a graphene film from a source substrate onto a target substrate, characterized in that it comprises the steps of:
• marking selected region of the graphene film on the source substrate with a waterproof binder to form a closed frame around the selected region, wherein the source substrate is made of metal, preferably copper, nickel, platinum, rhenium, gold or silver,
• etching the source substrate until it is completely etched away,
• depositing the framed graphene film onto the target substrate.
2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the waterproof binder comprises a substance selected from the group comprising water-insoluble resins, varnish, shellac, latex, glue, silicones and acrylic binders.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a waterproof marker is used as a source of the waterproof binder.
4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame has at least one linear dimension longer than the target substrate.
5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the graphene film is synthesized on the source substrate by chemical vapor deposition.
6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the source substrate is a copper foil, preferably 25 μιη thick or thinner.
7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that before the step of marking selected region of the graphene film on the source substrate, the quality of the graphene film on the source substrate is confirmed by performing Raman spectroscopy measurements.
8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the graphene is removed from the backside of the source substrate before the step of etching.
9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the step of etching is performed by putting the framed graphene film on the source
substrate on the surface of an aqueous solution of an etching agent, preferably an aqueous solution of ammonium persulfate.
10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that after completely etching away the source substrate in the aqueous solution of an etching agent, the framed graphene film floating on the surface of the solution is obtained and this framed graphene film is cleaned, preferably with continuous and controlled flow of deionized water.
11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the framed graphene film is deposited onto the target substrate by releasing the solution, on the surface of which the framed graphene film is floating, so as to make the framed graphene film fall onto the target substrate.
12. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the target substrate with the graphene film deposited thereon is gradually heated up to the temperature of about 100°C, preferably about 1°C per minute, and afterwards is annealed at the temperature of about 100°C.
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