Extended Atomically Precise Graphene Nanoribbons and Nanostructures with ImprovedElectrical Conductivity
Abstract
Title: Extended Atomically Precise Graphene Nanoribbons and Nanostructures with ImprovedElectrical ConductivityObjective:The goal of this project is to design a scalable solution-based synthetic approach for laterally extended graphene nanoribbons with high electrical conductivity, develop a method for their solution processing into conductive thin films and eventually use these films to fabricate and test proof-of-concept field-effect transistors and gas sensors.Approach:PI will utilize his unique expertise in solution phase synthesis of atomically precise graphene nanoribbons to assemble, characterize and test various molecular scale graphene nanostructures. SOW:Research tasks for this project include:1. Extend the development of solution phase synthesis approach to new types of atomically precise nanoribbons with a focus on the synthesis of GNRs with improved electrical conductivity2. Develop a universal approach for liquid-phase processing of GNRs to uniform thin films with a controllable thickness down to a monolayer for STM imaging and device fabrication.3. Fabricate and test electronic devices based on uniform thin films of conductive GNRsMerits and Relevance:The proposal aims to advancing atomically precise GNRs as the next-generation electronic materials. More specifically, the proposal???s focus is on the synthesis of new types of atomically precise GNRs with improved electrical conductivity, development of procedures for their liquid-phase processing and demonstration of GNR-based electronic devices, such as field-effect transistors and gas sensors. Nanometer-scale size of GNRs and their anticipated electronic properties make them potentially suitable for miniature post-Moore electronic devices that will be of relevance not only for naval applications but also for military and consumer electronics in general.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 26, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141612899
Entities
People
- Alexander Sinitskii
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy