Robust ultra-low-friction state of graphene via moiré superlattice confinement

oleh: Xiaohu Zheng, Lei Gao, Quanzhou Yao, Qunyang Li, Miao Zhang, Xiaoming Xie, Shan Qiao, Gang Wang, Tianbao Ma, Zengfeng Di, Jianbin Luo, Xi Wang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2016-10-01

Deskripsi

Two-dimensional materials show remarkable lubrication properties, yet chemical modifications may hinder such capabilities. Here, the authors show that when graphene is aligned on a Ge(111) substrate, ultra-low friction can be preserved even after graphene fluorination or oxidation.