Enhanced room-temperature positive magnetoresistance of graphene by decorating Co particles on the surface

Magneto-transport properties of graphene and graphene/Co have been investigated. Enhanced linear positive magnetoresistance (PMR) of graphene is obtained at room temperature by depositing Co particles on the surface, which introduces strong inhomogeneity. Graphene is still in weakly disordered regime after Co deposition as proved by weak localization effect and Raman spectra. And interfacial hybridization between graphene and Co further enhances spatial fluctuation of carrier density and mobility, inducing a higher PMR which is useful for magnetic sensing at room temperature. (c) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Enhanced linear positive magnetoresistance of graphene is achieved at room temperature by depositing Co particles on the surface, which introduces strong inhomogeneity. The interfacial hybridization between graphene and Co further enhances spatial fluctuation of carrier density and mobility, leading to a higher PMR that is useful for magnetic sensing at room temperature.