Search for dissertations about: "graphene models"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words graphene models.

  2. 1. Integration of graphene into MEMS and NEMS for sensing applications

    Author : Xuge Fan; Frank Niklaus; Peter Steeneken; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Micro-electromechanical systems MEMS ; Nano-electromechanical systems NEMS ; heterogeneous 3D integration; Graphene; single-layer graphene; double-layer graphene; bilayer graphene; chemical vapor deposition CVD ; suspended graphene beams; suspended graphene membranes; doubly clamped; fully clamped; silicon on insulator SOI ; vapor hydrofluoric acid VHF ; Young’s modulus; built-in stress; built-in tension; piezoresistivity; gauge factor; accelerometer; resonators; electromechanical sensing; advanced transducers; humidity; gas sensing; sensitivity; CO2 sensing; graphene grain boundary; line defects; optical microscopy; wire bonding; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a novel approach to integrate chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene into silicon micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) to fabricate different graphene based MEMS/NEMS structures and explore mechanical properties of graphene as well as their applications such as acceleration sensing, humidity sensing and CO2 sensing. The thesis also presents a novel method of characterization of CVD graphene grain boundary based defects. READ MORE

  4. 2. Development of Mild Methods for Selective Covalent Functionalization of Graphene

    Author : Anna Lundstedt; Grennberg Helena; Bo Wegge Laursen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; graphene models; graphite; local ionization energy surfaces; graphene functionalization; Chemistry with specialization in Organic Chemistry; Kemi med inriktning mot organisk kemi;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses methods for the comparatively mild covalent functionalization of graphene. Several graphene models were investigated: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-graphene on SiO2/Si substrate, graphite foil, graphite flakes, kish graphite and highly oriented pyrolytic graphite. READ MORE

  5. 3. Simple Models for Complex Nonequilibrium Problems in Nanoscale Friction and Network Dynamics

    Author : David Andersson; Astrid de WIjn; Supriya Krishnamurthy; Nicola Manini; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; tribology; nanofriction; 2d materials; graphene; image reconstruction; social dynamics; common-pool resource; collective action; simple models; teoretisk fysik; Theoretical Physics;

    Abstract : This doctoral thesis investigates three different topics: How friction evolves in atomically thin layered materials (2D materials); How social dynamics can be used to model grand scale common-pool resource games; Benchmarking of various image reconstruction algorithms in atomic force microscopy experiments. While these topics are diverse, they share being complex out-of-equilibrium systems. READ MORE

  6. 4. Graphene field-effect transistors for high frequency applications

    Author : Muhammad Asad; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; high frequency; Graphene; transit frequency; transconductance; maximum frequency of oscillation; contact resistance; microwave electronics; field-effect transistors;

    Abstract : Rapid development of wireless and internet communications requires development of new generation high frequency electronics based on new device concepts and new materials. The very high intrinsic velocity of charge carriers in graphene makes it promising new channel material for high frequency electronics. READ MORE

  7. 5. Characterisation and Modelling of Graphene FETs for Terahertz Mixers and Detectors

    Author : MICHAEL ANDERSSON; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; graphene; millimetre and submillimetre waves; power detectors; nonlinear device modelling; microwave amplifiers; nanofabrication; integrated circuits; noise modelling; Field-effect transistors FETs ; terahertz detectors; Volterra; subharmonic resistive mixers;

    Abstract : Graphene is a two-dimensional sheet of carbon atoms with numerous envisaged applications owing to its exciting properties. In particular, ultrahigh-speed graphene field effect transistors (GFETs) are possible due to the unprecedented carrier velocities in ideal graphene. READ MORE