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Few-layer nano-graphene structures with large surface areas synthesized on a multifunctional Fe:Mo:MgO catalyst system

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We present the synthesis of nano-graphene structures with large surface areas and high purity over a high-yield Fe:Mo:MgO catalytic system. Two different hydrocarbon sources, acetylene and methane, were used, and their role in determining the size and morphology of the few-layer graphene sheets was studied. In addition, varying the active metal loading of the catalyst system influenced the formation and type of the resulting carbon nano-structures, e.g., carbon nanotubes or few-layer graphene. Growth of nano-graphene sheets was detected after only 5-min reaction time over this multifunctional catalytic system. High purity and crystalline graphene structures were synthesized indicating another advantage of using this particular catalyst system. This catalytic chemical vapor deposition can be scaled up for large-scale few-layer graphene production.

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The financial support from the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (Grant # 08-CAT-03) and the Department of Energy (DE-FG36-06GO86072) and National Science Foundation (NSF/EPS-1003970) is greatly appreciated. The editorial assistance of Dr. Marinelle Ringer is also acknowledged.

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  1. Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA

    Enkeleda Dervishi, Fumiya Watanabe, Jean L. Umwungeri, Thikra Mustafa, Joshua A. Driver & Alexandru S. Biris

  2. National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Alexandru R. Biris

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Dervishi, E., Biris, A.R., Watanabe, F. et al. Few-layer nano-graphene structures with large surface areas synthesized on a multifunctional Fe:Mo:MgO catalyst system. J Mater Sci 47, 1910–1919 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-011-5980-z

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