Synthesis and Structural Analysis of Multilayered Graphene via Microwave Atmospheric Pressure Plasma

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Main Authors: Iqbal, Waqas, Najeeb-ur-Rehman, Wali, Niaz
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author Iqbal, Waqas
Najeeb-ur-Rehman
Wali, Niaz
author_facet Iqbal, Waqas
Najeeb-ur-Rehman
Wali, Niaz
contents This study reports the successful synthesis of multilayered graphene sheets via microwave atmospheric pressure plasma. This innovative approach streamlines and expedites graphene production and other carbon nanostructures, eliminating the need for catalysts, solvents, or complex processing conditions. Ethanol is directly injected into a microwave-generated argon plasma plume, leading to the formation of graphene. Raman spectroscopy revealed characteristic peaks (2D, G, and D bands) confirming graphene composition, with defects indicated by the D band. X-ray diffraction analysis supported these findings, indicating a broad peak at 25 degree corresponding to the (002) plane, affirming a multi-layered graphene structure. Scanning electron microscopy exhibited crumpled, randomly oriented graphene sheets, albeit with uneven structures suggesting impurity incorporation. The presence of defects was quantified through the intensity ratio of the D to G band (ID/IG) in Raman spectroscopy, revealing a value of 0.80, signifying the presence of defects in the synthesized graphene. The 2D to G band intensity ratio (I2D/IG) suggested the existence of 7-10 graphene layers, highlighting the need for further optimization for enhanced graphene quality and purity.
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spellingShingle Synthesis and Structural Analysis of Multilayered Graphene via Microwave Atmospheric Pressure Plasma
Iqbal, Waqas
Najeeb-ur-Rehman
Wali, Niaz
Plasma Physics
This study reports the successful synthesis of multilayered graphene sheets via microwave atmospheric pressure plasma. This innovative approach streamlines and expedites graphene production and other carbon nanostructures, eliminating the need for catalysts, solvents, or complex processing conditions. Ethanol is directly injected into a microwave-generated argon plasma plume, leading to the formation of graphene. Raman spectroscopy revealed characteristic peaks (2D, G, and D bands) confirming graphene composition, with defects indicated by the D band. X-ray diffraction analysis supported these findings, indicating a broad peak at 25 degree corresponding to the (002) plane, affirming a multi-layered graphene structure. Scanning electron microscopy exhibited crumpled, randomly oriented graphene sheets, albeit with uneven structures suggesting impurity incorporation. The presence of defects was quantified through the intensity ratio of the D to G band (ID/IG) in Raman spectroscopy, revealing a value of 0.80, signifying the presence of defects in the synthesized graphene. The 2D to G band intensity ratio (I2D/IG) suggested the existence of 7-10 graphene layers, highlighting the need for further optimization for enhanced graphene quality and purity.
title Synthesis and Structural Analysis of Multilayered Graphene via Microwave Atmospheric Pressure Plasma
topic Plasma Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.03813