One-step growth of graphene-carbon nanotube hybrid materials by chemical vapor deposition

Xiaochen Dong, Bing Li, Ang Wei, Xiehong Cao, M. B. Chan-Park, Hua Zhang, Lain-Jong Li, Wei Huang, Peng Chen*

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Abstract

Graphene-carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid materials were synthesized by simple one-step chemical vapor deposition (CVD) using ethanol as precursor. On a copper foil decorated with silicon nanparticles (Si NPs), a graphene film grows uniformly on the substrate while CNTs sprout out from Si NPs to form a network on top. The density of CNTs can be controlled by the CVD growth temperature. As measured by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, the obtained CNTs exhibit bamboo-like multiple-wall structures. Electrical characterization shows that the graphene-CNT hybrids exhibit p-type field-effect characteristics and a significantly higher conductivity compared to a CVD grown pure graphene film. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2944-2949
JournalCarbon
Volume49
Issue number9
Online published6 Mar 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2011
Externally publishedYes

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