Synthesis of multi-layer graphene films on copper tape by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition method

Van Tu Nguyen, Huu Doan Le, Van Chuc Nguyen, Thi Thanh Tam Ngo, Dinh Quang Le, Xuan Nghia Nguyen and Ngoc Minh Phan

Abstract

Graphene films were successfully synthesized by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (APCVD) method. Methane (CH₄) gas and copper (Cu) tapes were used as a carbon source and a catalyst, respectively. The CVD temperature and time were in the range of 800–1000 °C and 10 s to 45 min, respectively. The role of the CVD temperature and time on the growth of graphene films was investigated in detail via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy techniques. The results of SEM images and Raman spectra show that the quality of the graphene films was improved with increasing of CVD temperature due to the increase of catalytic activity