Scalable manufacture and device integration of novel 2D materials & heterostructures
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Engineering
Abstract
The PhD project aims to use primarily Chemical Vapour Deposition in order to study and improve the manufacturing technologies of Graphene and hexagonal Boron Nitride. The growth mechanisms of these 2D films on even the most commonly used transition metal surfaces are not well understood and this project seeks to improve the knowledge and techniques used in the area of Graphene and carbon nanotechnology.
Initially the project will focus on the integration of these 2D films into optoelectronic devices, using in-situ growth metrology to gain valuable insight into the growth process. This will not only provide valuable insight into the electronic properties of the materials, but contribute to the study of Optoelectronic devices and circuits
There are also plans to study and refine the chemical conversion of graphene in order to form various atomic layers containing boron, nitrogen and carbon. Once a growth strategy is identified the focus will turn to tuning the electronic properties such as resistance, carrier mobilities and dielectric strength of the material.
Initially the project will focus on the integration of these 2D films into optoelectronic devices, using in-situ growth metrology to gain valuable insight into the growth process. This will not only provide valuable insight into the electronic properties of the materials, but contribute to the study of Optoelectronic devices and circuits
There are also plans to study and refine the chemical conversion of graphene in order to form various atomic layers containing boron, nitrogen and carbon. Once a growth strategy is identified the focus will turn to tuning the electronic properties such as resistance, carrier mobilities and dielectric strength of the material.
Organisations
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509620/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2022 | |||
| 1772057 | Studentship | EP/N509620/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/06/2020 | Oliver Burton |
| Description | The growth and deposition of high quality single crystal metals and graphene for applications in biosensors, nanopore sensors and THz modulators and sensors has been developed. The impacts of trace amounts of oxygen in the catalyst has been established and enabled control over potential multilayers (simple heterostructures) of graphene, as well as improvements to quality and production rate. |
| Exploitation Route | Collaborations with several external groups both within the UK and around the world has been started, providing high quality graphene for electronic and mechanical applications. A simple procedure developed (and published, see publications) is industrially relevant, and has already been adopted by at least one other group. |
| Sectors | Chemicals,Electronics,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |