Graphene Nanoribbons with Precise Dimensions: Novel Synthesis,
Abstract
Objective:The objective of the Graphene Molecular Electronics BRC effort is to explore and exploit the possibility of building electronic devices and circuits from the bottom up, using graphene as a platform, with atomic precision and Angstrom resolution. The program will pursue fundamental research toward building carbon based nanoelectronics from the molecular level up, using molecular synthesis, surface catalytic chemistry and other novel techniques.Approach:PIs propose to develop novel methods for the bulk molecular synthesis and protein-guided assembly of narrow width (< 10 nm) graphene nanoribbons (GNRs)of atomically precise dimensions (width, length) and edge topology. Methods will also be developed for the synthesis and organization of modified graphene nanoribbons such as nitrogen-substituted GNRs and fluorinated GNRs. In addition, the atomic scale structure and morphology as well as the electronic properties of the GNRs will be characterized and structure-property correlations established.ONR Mission/Relevance:Graphene as an active electronic material has the potential to allow fabrication of 1 atomic layer thick electronic devices, greatly shrinking electronics and reducing the power consumption of electronic devices. This basic research effort is to improve the scientific understanding of graphene, further develop and validate the theory, and open pathways for the exploitation of this novel material for nanoelectronics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 21, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141612392
Entities
People
- Samson A. Jenekhe
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Washington