Two-step method for growth of adlayer-free large-area monolayer graphene on Cu foil

Chemical vapor deposition is the most promising approach for synthesis of large-area monolayer graphene on Cu foil. However, numerous factors can result in formation of adlayers, such as the morphology of the Cu foil, methane concentration, and growth temperature. Here, we report atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition growth of large-area adlayer-free monolayer graphene by the two-step 'bottom-up-etching' method. The experimental results showed that a temperature increase in the second step can dramatically accelerate etching of the bottom graphene layer. A growth model for adlayer-free monolayer graphene on Cu foil is proposed.

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This study successfully achieved large-area adlayer-free graphene growth by using the two-step 'bottom-up-etching' method. Experimental results showed that increasing the temperature in the second step significantly accelerated the etching of the bottom graphene layer. A growth model for adlayer-free monolayer graphene on Cu foil is proposed.