Electrolytic copper foil has gained significant attention as an essential component in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),printed circuit boards(PCBs),and chip packaging substrates(CPSs)applications.With the advancement of L...Electrolytic copper foil has gained significant attention as an essential component in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),printed circuit boards(PCBs),and chip packaging substrates(CPSs)applications.With the advancement of LIBs towards higher energy densities and the increasing density of electronic components on circuits,copper foil is required to have demanding properties,such as extremely thin thickness and extremely high tensile strength.This comprehensive review firstly summarizes recent progress on the fabrication of electrolytic copper foil,and the effects of process parameters,cathode substrate,and additives on the electrodeposition behavior,microstructure,and properties of copper foil are discussed in detail.Then the regulation strategies of mechanical properties of electrolytic copper foil are also summarized,including the formation of nanotwins and texture.Furthermore,the recent advances in novel electrolytic copper foils,such as composite foils and extra-thin copper foils,are also overviewed.Lastly,the remaining challenges and perspectives on the further development of electrolytic copper foils are presented.展开更多
The edge crack behavior of copper foil in asymmetrical micro-rolling was studied.The effects of the speed ratio between rolls,grain size and stress state in the deformation zone on edge cracks of the rolled piece in a...The edge crack behavior of copper foil in asymmetrical micro-rolling was studied.The effects of the speed ratio between rolls,grain size and stress state in the deformation zone on edge cracks of the rolled piece in asymmetrical rolling were analyzed.Low plasticity,uneven deformation and longitudinal secondary tensile stress generated in the edge area of the rolled piece during the rolling process are the main causes of edge cracks.The larger the grain size of the rolled piece,the smaller the number of edge cracks and the deeper the expansion depth,and the larger the spacing between cracks under the same rolling reduction.Asymmetrical rolling can effectively increase the rolling reduction at when the copper foil fist shows edge cracks compared to symmetrical rolling.This enhancement is attributed to the shearing stress induced by asymmetrical rolling,which reduces the rolling force and longitudinal secondary tensile stress,and increases the residual compressive stress on the surface of the rolled piece.The edge crack defects of copper foil can be effectively reduced by increasing the speed ratio between the rolls in asymmetrical rolling.展开更多
Commercial grade rolled and electrodeposited copper foils from Japan and China were selected, and their mechanical properties and microstructure were investigated. It was observed that there are notable differences in...Commercial grade rolled and electrodeposited copper foils from Japan and China were selected, and their mechanical properties and microstructure were investigated. It was observed that there are notable differences in fracture strength, elongation at break and hydrophilicity between rol- led and electrodeposited copper foils. The rolled copper foils have higher tensile strength, lower ductility and larger static contact angle than electrodeposited copper foils. The rolled copper foils contain a [^-fiber texture, and the electrodeposited copper foils have random crystalline orientations. It was also observed that the rolled foils have packed grains, and elec- trodeposited foils have equiaxial grains. The uniform fine grain size and a few substructures of Japanese electrode- posited foils are major reasons for their higher elongation.展开更多
Smooth and strong copper foils are highly required for the development of printed circuit boards and Li-ion batteries.Adding additives is an efficient and low-cost method to enhance electrodeposited copper foils.Here ...Smooth and strong copper foils are highly required for the development of printed circuit boards and Li-ion batteries.Adding additives is an efficient and low-cost method to enhance electrodeposited copper foils.Here we chose Bis-(3-sulfopropyl)-disulfide(SPS)as the additive and investigated its concentration on the surface roughness and tensile strength of the electrodeposited copper foils.A copper foil with the smoothest surface(Rz=2.1μm)and the highest tensile strength(~338 MPa)was prepared with1.5 mg/L SPS.The contact angle on the copper foil decreased with the reduction of surface roughness.The enhancing mechanism of the SPS was investigated by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.The refined grain and enhanced(220)texture were considered to be the radical reason for the smooth and strong copper foils.The electrochemical results prove the suppressing effect is related to the SPS adsorption.展开更多
The 2,5-bis（ethyldisulfanyl）-l,3,4-thiadiazole （T561）, benzotriazole （BTA）,1-N, N-bis （2-ethylhexyl） aminomethyl-4-methyl-lh-benzotriazole （IRGAMET39） and I-IN, N-bis （2-ethylhexyl） aminomethyl] methyl ben...The 2,5-bis（ethyldisulfanyl）-l,3,4-thiadiazole （T561）, benzotriazole （BTA）,1-N, N-bis （2-ethylhexyl） aminomethyl-4-methyl-lh-benzotriazole （IRGAMET39） and I-IN, N-bis （2-ethylhexyl） aminomethyl] methyl benzotriazole （TT- LX） have been evaluated as corrosion inhibitors used in rolling oil for cold rolling of copper foil. The MRS-10A four-ball friction and wear tests have been carried out to compare their tribological properties, and the lubricating performance of rolling oils has been studied through rolling experiments. The oil sample containing IRGAMET 39 has the same PB value as that one containing T561, with the coefficient of friction increased by 35.6% and wear scar diameter decreased by 4%. The minimum rolling gauge has been studied after rolling lubrication, but the results show that inhibitors have no effect on it. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy dispersive spectrometry （EDS） analyses have indicated that the inhibitor is adsorbed on the copper surface to prevent copper from being corroded easily. In addition, the LEXT OLS4000 laser confocal microscopy has been used to observe the foil surface which shows that the streaks of foil surface are clear, the scratches are shallow and the surface failure is improved effectively.展开更多
Copper foils with gradient structure in thickness direction and different roughnesses on two surfaces were fabricated by double rolling. The two surface morphologies of double-rolled copper foils are quite different, ...Copper foils with gradient structure in thickness direction and different roughnesses on two surfaces were fabricated by double rolling. The two surface morphologies of double-rolled copper foils are quite different, and the surface roughness values are 61 and 1095 nm, respectively. The roughness value of matt surface can meet the requirement for bonding the resin matrix with copper foils used for flexible printed circuit boards, thus may omit traditional roughening treatment; the microstructure of double-rolled copper foils demonstrates an obviously asymmetric gradient feature. From bright surface to matt surface in thickness direction, the average grain size first increases from 2.3 to 7.4 μm and then decreases to 3.6 μm; compared with conventional rolled copper foils, the double-rolled copper foils exhibit a remarkably increased bending fatigue life, and the increased range is about 16.2%.展开更多
Depending on the production process,copper(Cu)foils can be classified into two types,i.e.,rolled copper(r-Cu)foils and electrolytic copper(e-Cu)foils.Owing to their high electrical conductivity and ductility at low co...Depending on the production process,copper(Cu)foils can be classified into two types,i.e.,rolled copper(r-Cu)foils and electrolytic copper(e-Cu)foils.Owing to their high electrical conductivity and ductility at low cost,e-Cu foils are employed extensively in modern industries and account for more than 98%of the Cu foil market share.However,industrial e-Cu foils have never been single-crystallized due to their high density of grain boundaries,various grain orientations and vast impurities originating from the electrochemical deposition process.Here,we report a methodology of transforming industrial e-Cu foils into single crystals by facet copy from a single-crystal template.Different facets of both low and high indices are successfully produced,and the thickness of the single crystal can reach 500μm.Crystallographic characterizations directly recognized the single-crystal copy process,confirming the complete assimilation impact from the template.The obtained single-crystal e-Cu foils exhibit remarkably improved ductility(elongation-to-fracture of 105%vs.25%),fatigue performance(the average numbers of cycles to failure of 1600 vs.200)and electrical property(electrical conductivity of 102.6%of the international annealed copper standard(IACS)vs.98.5%)than original ones.This work opens up a new avenue for the preparation of single-crystal e-Cu foils and may expand their applications in high-speed,flexible,and wearable devices.展开更多
High-purity copper(Cu) with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, is crucial in modern technological applications, including heat exchangers, integrated circuits, and superconducting magnets. The current puri...High-purity copper(Cu) with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, is crucial in modern technological applications, including heat exchangers, integrated circuits, and superconducting magnets. The current purification process is mainly based on the zone/electrolytic refining or anion exchange, however, which excessively relies on specific integrated equipment with ultra-high vacuum or chemical solution environment, and is also bothered by external contaminants and energy consumption. Here we report a simple approach to purify the Cu foils from 99.9%(3N) to 99.99%(4N) by a temperature-gradient thermal annealing technique, accompanied by the kinetic evolution of single crystallization of Cu.The success of purification mainly relies on(i) the segregation of elements with low effective distribution coefficient driven by grain-boundary movements and(ii) the high-temperature evaporation of elements with high saturated vapor pressure.The purified Cu foils display higher flexibility(elongation of 70%) and electrical conductivity(104% IACS) than that of the original commercial rolled Cu foils(elongation of 10%, electrical conductivity of ~ 100% IACS). Our results provide an effective strategy to optimize the as-produced metal medium, and therefore will facilitate the potential applications of Cu foils in precision electronic products and high-frequency printed circuit boards.展开更多
Adsorption and inhibition behavior of 2,5-bis(ethyldisulfanyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole(DMTDA) and N-((6-methyl-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)methyl)-N-octyloctan-1-amine(EAMBA) as corrosion inhibitors contained in copper f...Adsorption and inhibition behavior of 2,5-bis(ethyldisulfanyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole(DMTDA) and N-((6-methyl-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)methyl)-N-octyloctan-1-amine(EAMBA) as corrosion inhibitors contained in copper foil rolling oil have been investigated using gravimetric and electrochemical techniques. Meanwhile, scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS) have been employed to observe the surface topography and analyze the components on copper foil. The results show that the rolling oil containing DMTDA and EAMBA can significantly decrease the dissolution rate and increase the inhibition efficiency of samples, especially in the case of best compounded rolling oil system. The SEM and EDS investigations also confirmed that the protection of the copper foil surface is achieved by strong adsorption of the molecules which can prevent copper from being corroded easily. Reactivity descriptors of the corrosion inhibitors have been calculated by the density functional theory(DFT) and the reactivity has been analyzed through the molecular orbital and Fukui indices. Active sites of inhibitor are mainly concentrated on the ring and the polar functional groups, and in the meanwhile, the distribution is helpful to form coordination and backbonding among molecules and then to form stable adsorption on the metal surface. And this work provides theoretical evidence for the selection of corrosion inhibitors contained in copper foil rolling oil.展开更多
2018 government work report indicates that'We should strengthen fundamental role of consumption in economic development,as well as promote consumption upgrading and develop new business models of consumer sector.W...2018 government work report indicates that'We should strengthen fundamental role of consumption in economic development,as well as promote consumption upgrading and develop new business models of consumer sector.We will extend preferential policies on NEV vehicle purchase tax for another three years'.展开更多
What is the profound impact of the fastgrowing lithium foil market on the copper foil industry and market?How long can the prosperous lithium foil market last?When will the imbalanced supply and demand of lithium foil...What is the profound impact of the fastgrowing lithium foil market on the copper foil industry and market?How long can the prosperous lithium foil market last?When will the imbalanced supply and demand of lithium foil be solved?When will the acute supply shortage of standard foil be relieved?How展开更多
In the light of current fast development of new and expanded copper foil projects of electronic copper foil enterprises and recent adjustment of the main copper foil categories set to be developed by some companies(ge...In the light of current fast development of new and expanded copper foil projects of electronic copper foil enterprises and recent adjustment of the main copper foil categories set to be developed by some companies(generally from lithium foil to PCB foil).The secretariat of China Electronics Materials Industry Association e-copper foil branch conducted in March,2017 an extensive and in-depth展开更多
We report on few-layer graphene synthesized on Cu foils by ion implantation using negative carbon cluster ions,followed by annealing at 950？C in vacuum. Raman spectroscopy reveals IG/I2 Dvalues varying from 1.55 to 2...We report on few-layer graphene synthesized on Cu foils by ion implantation using negative carbon cluster ions,followed by annealing at 950？C in vacuum. Raman spectroscopy reveals IG/I2 Dvalues varying from 1.55 to 2.38 depending on energy and dose of the cluster ions, indicating formation of multilayer graphene. The measurements show that the samples with more graphene layers have fewer defects. This is interpreted by graphene growth seeded by the first layers formed via outward diffusion of C from the Cu foil, though nonlinear damage and smoothing effects also play a role. Cluster ion implantation overcomes the solubility limit of carbon in Cu, providing a technique for multilayer graphene synthesis.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Plan Program of China(No.2021YFB3400800)Henan Key Research and Development Program(No.231111241000)+1 种基金the Joint Fund of Henan Province Science and Technology R&D Program(No.225200810026)Zhongyuan Scholar Workstation Funded Program(No.224400510025).
文摘Electrolytic copper foil has gained significant attention as an essential component in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),printed circuit boards(PCBs),and chip packaging substrates(CPSs)applications.With the advancement of LIBs towards higher energy densities and the increasing density of electronic components on circuits,copper foil is required to have demanding properties,such as extremely thin thickness and extremely high tensile strength.This comprehensive review firstly summarizes recent progress on the fabrication of electrolytic copper foil,and the effects of process parameters,cathode substrate,and additives on the electrodeposition behavior,microstructure,and properties of copper foil are discussed in detail.Then the regulation strategies of mechanical properties of electrolytic copper foil are also summarized,including the formation of nanotwins and texture.Furthermore,the recent advances in novel electrolytic copper foils,such as composite foils and extra-thin copper foils,are also overviewed.Lastly,the remaining challenges and perspectives on the further development of electrolytic copper foils are presented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52204401,52005432)Hebei Natural Science Foundation of China(No.E2021203179),Excellent Young Talents Program of University of Anhui Province,China(No.gxyq2022093)Excellent Youth Research Projects in Universities of Anhui Province,China(No.2022AH030153).
文摘The edge crack behavior of copper foil in asymmetrical micro-rolling was studied.The effects of the speed ratio between rolls,grain size and stress state in the deformation zone on edge cracks of the rolled piece in asymmetrical rolling were analyzed.Low plasticity,uneven deformation and longitudinal secondary tensile stress generated in the edge area of the rolled piece during the rolling process are the main causes of edge cracks.The larger the grain size of the rolled piece,the smaller the number of edge cracks and the deeper the expansion depth,and the larger the spacing between cracks under the same rolling reduction.Asymmetrical rolling can effectively increase the rolling reduction at when the copper foil fist shows edge cracks compared to symmetrical rolling.This enhancement is attributed to the shearing stress induced by asymmetrical rolling,which reduces the rolling force and longitudinal secondary tensile stress,and increases the residual compressive stress on the surface of the rolled piece.The edge crack defects of copper foil can be effectively reduced by increasing the speed ratio between the rolls in asymmetrical rolling.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51344008)
文摘Commercial grade rolled and electrodeposited copper foils from Japan and China were selected, and their mechanical properties and microstructure were investigated. It was observed that there are notable differences in fracture strength, elongation at break and hydrophilicity between rol- led and electrodeposited copper foils. The rolled copper foils have higher tensile strength, lower ductility and larger static contact angle than electrodeposited copper foils. The rolled copper foils contain a [^-fiber texture, and the electrodeposited copper foils have random crystalline orientations. It was also observed that the rolled foils have packed grains, and elec- trodeposited foils have equiaxial grains. The uniform fine grain size and a few substructures of Japanese electrode- posited foils are major reasons for their higher elongation.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFB1200800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51827810 and 51637009)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2018XZZX001-05)。
文摘Smooth and strong copper foils are highly required for the development of printed circuit boards and Li-ion batteries.Adding additives is an efficient and low-cost method to enhance electrodeposited copper foils.Here we chose Bis-(3-sulfopropyl)-disulfide(SPS)as the additive and investigated its concentration on the surface roughness and tensile strength of the electrodeposited copper foils.A copper foil with the smoothest surface(Rz=2.1μm)and the highest tensile strength(~338 MPa)was prepared with1.5 mg/L SPS.The contact angle on the copper foil decreased with the reduction of surface roughness.The enhancing mechanism of the SPS was investigated by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.The refined grain and enhanced(220)texture were considered to be the radical reason for the smooth and strong copper foils.The electrochemical results prove the suppressing effect is related to the SPS adsorption.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51274037)the Key Science and Technology Project of China (No.2011BAE23B00)the Cooperation Program between USTB and SINOPEC (No.112116)
文摘The 2,5-bis（ethyldisulfanyl）-l,3,4-thiadiazole （T561）, benzotriazole （BTA）,1-N, N-bis （2-ethylhexyl） aminomethyl-4-methyl-lh-benzotriazole （IRGAMET39） and I-IN, N-bis （2-ethylhexyl） aminomethyl] methyl benzotriazole （TT- LX） have been evaluated as corrosion inhibitors used in rolling oil for cold rolling of copper foil. The MRS-10A four-ball friction and wear tests have been carried out to compare their tribological properties, and the lubricating performance of rolling oils has been studied through rolling experiments. The oil sample containing IRGAMET 39 has the same PB value as that one containing T561, with the coefficient of friction increased by 35.6% and wear scar diameter decreased by 4%. The minimum rolling gauge has been studied after rolling lubrication, but the results show that inhibitors have no effect on it. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy dispersive spectrometry （EDS） analyses have indicated that the inhibitor is adsorbed on the copper surface to prevent copper from being corroded easily. In addition, the LEXT OLS4000 laser confocal microscopy has been used to observe the foil surface which shows that the streaks of foil surface are clear, the scratches are shallow and the surface failure is improved effectively.
基金financially support by the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No.2011BAE23B02)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (No.FRF-TP-10-002B)
文摘Copper foils with gradient structure in thickness direction and different roughnesses on two surfaces were fabricated by double rolling. The two surface morphologies of double-rolled copper foils are quite different, and the surface roughness values are 61 and 1095 nm, respectively. The roughness value of matt surface can meet the requirement for bonding the resin matrix with copper foils used for flexible printed circuit boards, thus may omit traditional roughening treatment; the microstructure of double-rolled copper foils demonstrates an obviously asymmetric gradient feature. From bright surface to matt surface in thickness direction, the average grain size first increases from 2.3 to 7.4 μm and then decreases to 3.6 μm; compared with conventional rolled copper foils, the double-rolled copper foils exhibit a remarkably increased bending fatigue life, and the increased range is about 16.2%.
基金financially supported by Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2021B0301030002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52025023)the Key R&D Program of Guangdong Province(No.2020B010189001).
文摘Depending on the production process,copper(Cu)foils can be classified into two types,i.e.,rolled copper(r-Cu)foils and electrolytic copper(e-Cu)foils.Owing to their high electrical conductivity and ductility at low cost,e-Cu foils are employed extensively in modern industries and account for more than 98%of the Cu foil market share.However,industrial e-Cu foils have never been single-crystallized due to their high density of grain boundaries,various grain orientations and vast impurities originating from the electrochemical deposition process.Here,we report a methodology of transforming industrial e-Cu foils into single crystals by facet copy from a single-crystal template.Different facets of both low and high indices are successfully produced,and the thickness of the single crystal can reach 500μm.Crystallographic characterizations directly recognized the single-crystal copy process,confirming the complete assimilation impact from the template.The obtained single-crystal e-Cu foils exhibit remarkably improved ductility(elongation-to-fracture of 105%vs.25%),fatigue performance(the average numbers of cycles to failure of 1600 vs.200)and electrical property(electrical conductivity of 102.6%of the international annealed copper standard(IACS)vs.98.5%)than original ones.This work opens up a new avenue for the preparation of single-crystal e-Cu foils and may expand their applications in high-speed,flexible,and wearable devices.
基金Project supported by the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(Grant Nos.2019A1515110302 and 2022A1515140003)the Key Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province,China(Grant Nos.2020B010189001,2021B0301030002,2019B010931001,and 2018B030327001)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52172035,52025023,52322205,51991342,52021006,51991344,52100115,11888101,92163206,12104018,and 12274456)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFB3200303,2022YFA1405600,2018YFA0703700,2021YFA1400201,and 2021YFA1400502)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB33000000)the Pearl River Talent Recruitment Program of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2019ZT08C321)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2020T130022 and 2020M680178)the Science and Technology Plan Project of Liaoning Province,China(Grant No.2021JH2/10100012).
文摘High-purity copper(Cu) with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, is crucial in modern technological applications, including heat exchangers, integrated circuits, and superconducting magnets. The current purification process is mainly based on the zone/electrolytic refining or anion exchange, however, which excessively relies on specific integrated equipment with ultra-high vacuum or chemical solution environment, and is also bothered by external contaminants and energy consumption. Here we report a simple approach to purify the Cu foils from 99.9%(3N) to 99.99%(4N) by a temperature-gradient thermal annealing technique, accompanied by the kinetic evolution of single crystallization of Cu.The success of purification mainly relies on(i) the segregation of elements with low effective distribution coefficient driven by grain-boundary movements and(ii) the high-temperature evaporation of elements with high saturated vapor pressure.The purified Cu foils display higher flexibility(elongation of 70%) and electrical conductivity(104% IACS) than that of the original commercial rolled Cu foils(elongation of 10%, electrical conductivity of ~ 100% IACS). Our results provide an effective strategy to optimize the as-produced metal medium, and therefore will facilitate the potential applications of Cu foils in precision electronic products and high-frequency printed circuit boards.
基金the financial assistance provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51474025)the Cooperation Program between USTB and SINOPEC (No.112116)
文摘Adsorption and inhibition behavior of 2,5-bis(ethyldisulfanyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole(DMTDA) and N-((6-methyl-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)methyl)-N-octyloctan-1-amine(EAMBA) as corrosion inhibitors contained in copper foil rolling oil have been investigated using gravimetric and electrochemical techniques. Meanwhile, scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS) have been employed to observe the surface topography and analyze the components on copper foil. The results show that the rolling oil containing DMTDA and EAMBA can significantly decrease the dissolution rate and increase the inhibition efficiency of samples, especially in the case of best compounded rolling oil system. The SEM and EDS investigations also confirmed that the protection of the copper foil surface is achieved by strong adsorption of the molecules which can prevent copper from being corroded easily. Reactivity descriptors of the corrosion inhibitors have been calculated by the density functional theory(DFT) and the reactivity has been analyzed through the molecular orbital and Fukui indices. Active sites of inhibitor are mainly concentrated on the ring and the polar functional groups, and in the meanwhile, the distribution is helpful to form coordination and backbonding among molecules and then to form stable adsorption on the metal surface. And this work provides theoretical evidence for the selection of corrosion inhibitors contained in copper foil rolling oil.
文摘2018 government work report indicates that'We should strengthen fundamental role of consumption in economic development,as well as promote consumption upgrading and develop new business models of consumer sector.We will extend preferential policies on NEV vehicle purchase tax for another three years'.
文摘What is the profound impact of the fastgrowing lithium foil market on the copper foil industry and market?How long can the prosperous lithium foil market last?When will the imbalanced supply and demand of lithium foil be solved?When will the acute supply shortage of standard foil be relieved?How
文摘In the light of current fast development of new and expanded copper foil projects of electronic copper foil enterprises and recent adjustment of the main copper foil categories set to be developed by some companies(generally from lithium foil to PCB foil).The secretariat of China Electronics Materials Industry Association e-copper foil branch conducted in March,2017 an extensive and in-depth
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11105100,11205116,and 11375135)the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining,Harbin Institute of Technology,China(Grant No.AWJ-M13-03)
文摘We report on few-layer graphene synthesized on Cu foils by ion implantation using negative carbon cluster ions,followed by annealing at 950？C in vacuum. Raman spectroscopy reveals IG/I2 Dvalues varying from 1.55 to 2.38 depending on energy and dose of the cluster ions, indicating formation of multilayer graphene. The measurements show that the samples with more graphene layers have fewer defects. This is interpreted by graphene growth seeded by the first layers formed via outward diffusion of C from the Cu foil, though nonlinear damage and smoothing effects also play a role. Cluster ion implantation overcomes the solubility limit of carbon in Cu, providing a technique for multilayer graphene synthesis.
