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US 9,136,112
Method of Post Treating Graphene and Method of Manufacturing Graphene Using the Same
Dong-Kwan Won
US
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FIG. 1
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing showing the method of manufacturing graphene of
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film transported according to an operation of S₁₀₀ of
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film on which graphene is formed according to operations of S 110 and S₁₂₀ of
FIG. 5
FIG. 5 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene on which a carrier is coated according to an operation of S₁₃₀ of
FIG. 6
FIG. 6 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of stacking 20 graphene and a carrier when a metal thin film is removed according to an …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 25 on which a protective film material is formed according to an operation of …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 30 when a carrier is removed according to an operation of S₁₇₀ of
FIG. 9
FIG. 9 is a flow chart of a method of manufacturing graphene according to another embodiment of the present invention; 4
FIG. 10
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the method of manufacturing graphene shown in
FIG. 11
FIGS. 11 A and 11 B are schematic perspective views of a metal thin-film according to an operation S₉₀₀ of
FIG. 12
performance graph
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
24 independent · 16 dependent
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comprising: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene, the providing the carrier comprising: supplying the ca rr ier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied ca rr ier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the carrier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be se pa rated by a predetermined distance from the g raphene and configured to avoid app lying pressure to the graphene. currently amended
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Dependent← claim 1metal thin filmgraphene
: The method of claim 1, wherein the metal thin film comprises a panel-like shape, and the post treating graphene is performed while a transporting unit is configured to transport the metal thin film. 2 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545645.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white 4-6..
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Dependent← claim 1graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the providing the carrier comprises printing or coating the carrier on the graphene.
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: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is one selected from the group consisting of an acrylic material, a silicon-based material, and an epoxy-based material. 9-10..
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Dependent← claim 1graphene
: A graphene post-treated according to the method of claim 1.
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Dependent← claim 1carrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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Dependent← claim 1graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating. 6 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545649.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comp ri sing: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the ca rr ier using a hardening device comprising; a hardening roller separated b y a p redetermined distance from the carrier and conf igu red t o e t bt eat or light t o the carrieinte hardening rolle r config ured to harden the carrier by rotatin g on a fixed location; and 3 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545646.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white a transporting roller and separatd by a predetermined ditance from the carrier co nfig urf ed to ern it heat or light to the carrier. 12-14..
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Dependent← claim 11carrier
: The method of claim 11, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the carrier using a- the_ hardening 4e@e- roller configured to avoid applying pressure to the graphene while rotating. currently amended
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrierprotective film
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of manufacturing graphene comprising: transporting a metal thin film to a graphene forming apparatus; providing graphene on the metal thin film; providing a carrier on a first surface of the graphene, the providing the ca rr ier comprising: supplying the carrier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied carrier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; removing the metal thin film from the graphene; and providing a protective film on a second surface of the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be separated by a p redetermined distance from heg rapt re and configu ed cavoid g.rata n s e ne.
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: The method of claim 15, wherein the post treating of graphene is performed using a reel-to-reel method. 17-20..
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, further comprising removing the carr ier from the graphene provided with the protective film. 22-23..
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Dependent← claim 15graphene
: A graphene manufactured according to the method of claim 15.
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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Dependent← claim 15graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating.
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrierprotective filmapparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: An apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene 5 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545648.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white comprising: a transportation unit which transports a metal thin film throughout the apparatus; a graphene forming apparatus which receives the metal thin film from the transportation unit and disposes graphene on the metal thin film; a carrier coating unit which disposes a ca rr ier on a first surface of the graphene; a hardening device which hardens the carrier; a metal film removing unit which removes the metal thin film from the graphene; and a protective film unit which disposes a protective film on a second surface of the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the carrier coating unit comprises a coating roller which is disposed in a first predetermined distance from the thin metal film and does not apply pressure to the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the hardening device is separated by a second predetermined distance from the ca rr ier which and emits heat or light to the carrier. withdrawn
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: The method of e4a-im49laim 1 1, wherein the ca rr ier is provided between the hardening roller and the transporting roller in a ca rr ier thickness direction. 7
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
protective filmprotective film
carriercarrier
grapheneprimary layer
metal thin filmsubstrate
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal thin film
Substrate For Graphene Growth
Graphene Growth Substrate
graphene
Primary Material
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
description:Metal thin film transported by reel to graphene forming apparatus; surface washed with hydrogen gas or acid/alkali; gas phase carbon source injected onto metal thin film at high temperature; metal thin film heated and cooled to form graphene.
substrate options:
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
fet electrical
Fet Electrical
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
Method of Post Treating Graphene and Method of Manufacturing Graphene Using the Same
Dong-Kwan Won
US
Drawings
Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing showing the method of manufacturing graphene of
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film transported according to an operation of S₁₀₀ of
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film on which graphene is formed according to operations of S 110 and S₁₂₀ of
FIG. 5
FIG. 5 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene on which a carrier is coated according to an operation of S₁₃₀ of
FIG. 6
FIG. 6 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of stacking 20 graphene and a carrier when a metal thin film is removed according to an …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 25 on which a protective film material is formed according to an operation of …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 30 when a carrier is removed according to an operation of S₁₇₀ of
FIG. 9
FIG. 9 is a flow chart of a method of manufacturing graphene according to another embodiment of the present invention; 4
FIG. 10
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the method of manufacturing graphene shown in
FIG. 11
FIGS. 11 A and 11 B are schematic perspective views of a metal thin-film according to an operation S₉₀₀ of
FIG. 12
performance graph
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
24 independent · 16 dependent
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comprising: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene, the providing the carrier comprising: supplying the ca rr ier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied ca rr ier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the carrier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be se pa rated by a predetermined distance from the g raphene and configured to avoid app lying pressure to the graphene. currently amended
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Dependent← claim 1metal thin filmgraphene
: The method of claim 1, wherein the metal thin film comprises a panel-like shape, and the post treating graphene is performed while a transporting unit is configured to transport the metal thin film. 2 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545645.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white 4-6..
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Dependent← claim 1graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the providing the carrier comprises printing or coating the carrier on the graphene.
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: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is one selected from the group consisting of an acrylic material, a silicon-based material, and an epoxy-based material. 9-10..
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Dependent← claim 1graphene
: A graphene post-treated according to the method of claim 1.
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Dependent← claim 1carrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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Dependent← claim 1graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating. 6 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545649.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comp ri sing: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the ca rr ier using a hardening device comprising; a hardening roller separated b y a p redetermined distance from the carrier and conf igu red t o e t bt eat or light t o the carrieinte hardening rolle r config ured to harden the carrier by rotatin g on a fixed location; and 3 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545646.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white a transporting roller and separatd by a predetermined ditance from the carrier co nfig urf ed to ern it heat or light to the carrier. 12-14..
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Dependent← claim 11carrier
: The method of claim 11, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the carrier using a- the_ hardening 4e@e- roller configured to avoid applying pressure to the graphene while rotating. currently amended
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrierprotective film
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of manufacturing graphene comprising: transporting a metal thin film to a graphene forming apparatus; providing graphene on the metal thin film; providing a carrier on a first surface of the graphene, the providing the ca rr ier comprising: supplying the carrier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied carrier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; removing the metal thin film from the graphene; and providing a protective film on a second surface of the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be separated by a p redetermined distance from heg rapt re and configu ed cavoid g.rata n s e ne.
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: The method of claim 15, wherein the post treating of graphene is performed using a reel-to-reel method. 17-20..
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, further comprising removing the carr ier from the graphene provided with the protective film. 22-23..
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Dependent← claim 15graphene
: A graphene manufactured according to the method of claim 15.
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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Dependent← claim 15graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating.
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: An apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene 5 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545648.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white comprising: a transportation unit which transports a metal thin film throughout the apparatus; a graphene forming apparatus which receives the metal thin film from the transportation unit and disposes graphene on the metal thin film; a carrier coating unit which disposes a ca rr ier on a first surface of the graphene; a hardening device which hardens the carrier; a metal film removing unit which removes the metal thin film from the graphene; and a protective film unit which disposes a protective film on a second surface of the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the carrier coating unit comprises a coating roller which is disposed in a first predetermined distance from the thin metal film and does not apply pressure to the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the hardening device is separated by a second predetermined distance from the ca rr ier which and emits heat or light to the carrier. withdrawn
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: The method of e4a-im49laim 1 1, wherein the ca rr ier is provided between the hardening roller and the transporting roller in a ca rr ier thickness direction. 7
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
protective filmprotective film
carriercarrier
grapheneprimary layer
metal thin filmsubstrate
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal thin film
Substrate For Graphene Growth
Graphene Growth Substrate
graphene
Primary Material
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
description:Metal thin film transported by reel to graphene forming apparatus; surface washed with hydrogen gas or acid/alkali; gas phase carbon source injected onto metal thin film at high temperature; metal thin film heated and cooled to form graphene.
substrate options:
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
fet electrical
Fet Electrical
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
Method of Post Treating Graphene and Method of Manufacturing Graphene Using the Same
Dong-Kwan Won
US
Drawings
Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing showing the method of manufacturing graphene of
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film transported according to an operation of S₁₀₀ of
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film on which graphene is formed according to operations of S 110 and S₁₂₀ of
FIG. 5
FIG. 5 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene on which a carrier is coated according to an operation of S₁₃₀ of
FIG. 6
FIG. 6 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of stacking 20 graphene and a carrier when a metal thin film is removed according to an …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 25 on which a protective film material is formed according to an operation of …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 30 when a carrier is removed according to an operation of S₁₇₀ of
FIG. 9
FIG. 9 is a flow chart of a method of manufacturing graphene according to another embodiment of the present invention; 4
FIG. 10
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the method of manufacturing graphene shown in
FIG. 11
FIGS. 11 A and 11 B are schematic perspective views of a metal thin-film according to an operation S₉₀₀ of
FIG. 12
performance graph
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
24 independent · 16 dependent
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comprising: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene, the providing the carrier comprising: supplying the ca rr ier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied ca rr ier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the carrier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be se pa rated by a predetermined distance from the g raphene and configured to avoid app lying pressure to the graphene. currently amended
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Dependent← claim 1metal thin filmgraphene
: The method of claim 1, wherein the metal thin film comprises a panel-like shape, and the post treating graphene is performed while a transporting unit is configured to transport the metal thin film. 2 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545645.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white 4-6..
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Dependent← claim 1graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the providing the carrier comprises printing or coating the carrier on the graphene.
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: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is one selected from the group consisting of an acrylic material, a silicon-based material, and an epoxy-based material. 9-10..
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Dependent← claim 1graphene
: A graphene post-treated according to the method of claim 1.
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Dependent← claim 1carrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating. 6 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545649.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comp ri sing: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the ca rr ier using a hardening device comprising; a hardening roller separated b y a p redetermined distance from the carrier and conf igu red t o e t bt eat or light t o the carrieinte hardening rolle r config ured to harden the carrier by rotatin g on a fixed location; and 3 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545646.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white a transporting roller and separatd by a predetermined ditance from the carrier co nfig urf ed to ern it heat or light to the carrier. 12-14..
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Dependent← claim 11carrier
: The method of claim 11, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the carrier using a- the_ hardening 4e@e- roller configured to avoid applying pressure to the graphene while rotating. currently amended
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrierprotective film
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of manufacturing graphene comprising: transporting a metal thin film to a graphene forming apparatus; providing graphene on the metal thin film; providing a carrier on a first surface of the graphene, the providing the ca rr ier comprising: supplying the carrier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied carrier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; removing the metal thin film from the graphene; and providing a protective film on a second surface of the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be separated by a p redetermined distance from heg rapt re and configu ed cavoid g.rata n s e ne.
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: The method of claim 15, wherein the post treating of graphene is performed using a reel-to-reel method. 17-20..
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, further comprising removing the carr ier from the graphene provided with the protective film. 22-23..
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Dependent← claim 15graphene
: A graphene manufactured according to the method of claim 15.
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating.
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrierprotective filmapparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: An apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene 5 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545648.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white comprising: a transportation unit which transports a metal thin film throughout the apparatus; a graphene forming apparatus which receives the metal thin film from the transportation unit and disposes graphene on the metal thin film; a carrier coating unit which disposes a ca rr ier on a first surface of the graphene; a hardening device which hardens the carrier; a metal film removing unit which removes the metal thin film from the graphene; and a protective film unit which disposes a protective film on a second surface of the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the carrier coating unit comprises a coating roller which is disposed in a first predetermined distance from the thin metal film and does not apply pressure to the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the hardening device is separated by a second predetermined distance from the ca rr ier which and emits heat or light to the carrier. withdrawn
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: The method of e4a-im49laim 1 1, wherein the ca rr ier is provided between the hardening roller and the transporting roller in a ca rr ier thickness direction. 7
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
protective filmprotective film
carriercarrier
grapheneprimary layer
metal thin filmsubstrate
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal thin film
Substrate For Graphene Growth
Graphene Growth Substrate
graphene
Primary Material
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
description:Metal thin film transported by reel to graphene forming apparatus; surface washed with hydrogen gas or acid/alkali; gas phase carbon source injected onto metal thin film at high temperature; metal thin film heated and cooled to form graphene.
substrate options:
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
fet electrical
Fet Electrical
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
Method of Post Treating Graphene and Method of Manufacturing Graphene Using the Same
Dong-Kwan Won
US
Drawings
Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
FIG. 2
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing showing the method of manufacturing graphene of
FIG. 3
FIG. 3 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film transported according to an operation of S₁₀₀ of
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view of a metal thin film on which graphene is formed according to operations of S 110 and S₁₂₀ of
FIG. 5
FIG. 5 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene on which a carrier is coated according to an operation of S₁₃₀ of
FIG. 6
FIG. 6 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of stacking 20 graphene and a carrier when a metal thin film is removed according to an …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 25 on which a protective film material is formed according to an operation of …
FIG. 8
FIG. 8 is a schematic lateral cross-sectional view showing a state of graphene 30 when a carrier is removed according to an operation of S₁₇₀ of
FIG. 9
FIG. 9 is a flow chart of a method of manufacturing graphene according to another embodiment of the present invention; 4
FIG. 10
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the method of manufacturing graphene shown in
FIG. 11
FIGS. 11 A and 11 B are schematic perspective views of a metal thin-film according to an operation S₉₀₀ of
FIG. 12
performance graph
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
24 independent · 16 dependent
1
Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comprising: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene, the providing the carrier comprising: supplying the ca rr ier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied ca rr ier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the carrier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be se pa rated by a predetermined distance from the g raphene and configured to avoid app lying pressure to the graphene. currently amended
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Dependent← claim 1metal thin filmgraphene
: The method of claim 1, wherein the metal thin film comprises a panel-like shape, and the post treating graphene is performed while a transporting unit is configured to transport the metal thin film. 2 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545645.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white 4-6..
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Dependent← claim 1graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the providing the carrier comprises printing or coating the carrier on the graphene.
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Dependent← claim 1carrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is one selected from the group consisting of an acrylic material, a silicon-based material, and an epoxy-based material. 9-10..
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Dependent← claim 1graphene
: A graphene post-treated according to the method of claim 1.
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Dependent← claim 1carrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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Dependent← claim 1graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating. 6 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545649.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrier
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of post treating graphene, the method comp ri sing: providing graphene on a metal thin film; providing a carrier on the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; and removing the metal thin film from the graphene, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the ca rr ier using a hardening device comprising; a hardening roller separated b y a p redetermined distance from the carrier and conf igu red t o e t bt eat or light t o the carrieinte hardening rolle r config ured to harden the carrier by rotatin g on a fixed location; and 3 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545646.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white a transporting roller and separatd by a predetermined ditance from the carrier co nfig urf ed to ern it heat or light to the carrier. 12-14..
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Dependent← claim 11carrier
: The method of claim 11, wherein the hardening the carrier comprises hardening the carrier using a- the_ hardening 4e@e- roller configured to avoid applying pressure to the graphene while rotating. currently amended
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrierprotective film
(Cu rr ently Amended): A method of manufacturing graphene comprising: transporting a metal thin film to a graphene forming apparatus; providing graphene on the metal thin film; providing a carrier on a first surface of the graphene, the providing the ca rr ier comprising: supplying the carrier onto an outer surface of a coating roller; and coating the supplied carrier onto the metal thin film by the coating roller without having the coating roller contact the graphene; hardening the ca rr ier; removing the metal thin film from the graphene; and providing a protective film on a second surface of the graphene, wherein the coating roller is disposed to be separated by a p redetermined distance from heg rapt re and configu ed cavoid g.rata n s e ne.
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Dependent← claim 15
: The method of claim 15, wherein the post treating of graphene is performed using a reel-to-reel method. 17-20..
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, further comprising removing the carr ier from the graphene provided with the protective film. 22-23..
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Dependent← claim 15graphene
: A graphene manufactured according to the method of claim 15.
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Dependent← claim 15carrier
: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier comprises a liquid phase carrier.
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Dependent← claim 15graphenecarrier
: The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier is coated on the graphene in response to the coating roller rotating.
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Independentmetal thin filmgraphenecarrierprotective filmapparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: An apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene 5 SVG 13816351.04-20-2015.I₈Q₈WTCLPXXIFW3.CLM14545648.1.301.161.2246.263.svg 0.34 6.483 Graph Black and white comprising: a transportation unit which transports a metal thin film throughout the apparatus; a graphene forming apparatus which receives the metal thin film from the transportation unit and disposes graphene on the metal thin film; a carrier coating unit which disposes a ca rr ier on a first surface of the graphene; a hardening device which hardens the carrier; a metal film removing unit which removes the metal thin film from the graphene; and a protective film unit which disposes a protective film on a second surface of the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the carrier coating unit comprises a coating roller which is disposed in a first predetermined distance from the thin metal film and does not apply pressure to the graphene. withdrawn
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Dependent← claim 30apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
: The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the hardening device is separated by a second predetermined distance from the ca rr ier which and emits heat or light to the carrier. withdrawn
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: The method of e4a-im49laim 1 1, wherein the ca rr ier is provided between the hardening roller and the transporting roller in a ca rr ier thickness direction. 7
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus for manufacturing low resistance graphene
protective filmprotective film
carriercarrier
grapheneprimary layer
metal thin filmsubstrate
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal thin film
Substrate For Graphene Growth
Graphene Growth Substrate
graphene
Primary Material
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
description:Metal thin film transported by reel to graphene forming apparatus; surface washed with hydrogen gas or acid/alkali; gas phase carbon source injected onto metal thin film at high temperature; metal thin film heated and cooled to form graphene.
substrate options:
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
fet electrical
Fet Electrical
FIG. 1 and is a 15 lateral cross-sectional view corresponding to IV of
Ni, Co, Fe, Pt, Au, Al, Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ro, Si, Ta, Ti, W
Materials:graphenemetal thin film
2
Carrier Coating
Step 2
Process details
description:Liquid phase carrier supplied onto outer surface of coating roller separated by predetermined distance from graphene; carrier coated onto graphene while coating roller rotates without contacting graphene; carrier then hardened by hardening device emitting heat or light separated by predetermined distance from carrier.
Materials:carriergraphene
3
Metal Film Removal
Step 3
Process details
description:Metal thin film removed by etching to separate graphene (with carrier) from the metal thin film.
Materials:metal thin filmgraphenecarrier
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
durability, and thus, can effectively protect the graphene 302 from surrounding environment. 10 The carrier 303 may be an epoxy-based material such as a water soluble epoxy or a modified epoxy resin. Also, the carrier 303 may be a water soluble polyurethane resi
Ni, Co, Fe, Pt, Au, Al, Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ro, Si, Ta, Ti, W
Materials:graphenemetal thin film
2
Carrier Coating
Step 2
Process details
description:Liquid phase carrier supplied onto outer surface of coating roller separated by predetermined distance from graphene; carrier coated onto graphene while coating roller rotates without contacting graphene; carrier then hardened by hardening device emitting heat or light separated by predetermined distance from carrier.
Materials:carriergraphene
3
Metal Film Removal
Step 3
Process details
description:Metal thin film removed by etching to separate graphene (with carrier) from the metal thin film.
Materials:metal thin filmgraphenecarrier
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
durability, and thus, can effectively protect the graphene 302 from surrounding environment. 10 The carrier 303 may be an epoxy-based material such as a water soluble epoxy or a modified epoxy resin. Also, the carrier 303 may be a water soluble polyurethane resi
Ni, Co, Fe, Pt, Au, Al, Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ro, Si, Ta, Ti, W
Materials:graphenemetal thin film
2
Carrier Coating
Step 2
Process details
description:Liquid phase carrier supplied onto outer surface of coating roller separated by predetermined distance from graphene; carrier coated onto graphene while coating roller rotates without contacting graphene; carrier then hardened by hardening device emitting heat or light separated by predetermined distance from carrier.
Materials:carriergraphene
3
Metal Film Removal
Step 3
Process details
description:Metal thin film removed by etching to separate graphene (with carrier) from the metal thin film.
Materials:metal thin filmgraphenecarrier
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
durability, and thus, can effectively protect the graphene 302 from surrounding environment. 10 The carrier 303 may be an epoxy-based material such as a water soluble epoxy or a modified epoxy resin. Also, the carrier 303 may be a water soluble polyurethane resi
Ni, Co, Fe, Pt, Au, Al, Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ro, Si, Ta, Ti, W
Materials:graphenemetal thin film
2
Carrier Coating
Step 2
Process details
description:Liquid phase carrier supplied onto outer surface of coating roller separated by predetermined distance from graphene; carrier coated onto graphene while coating roller rotates without contacting graphene; carrier then hardened by hardening device emitting heat or light separated by predetermined distance from carrier.
Materials:carriergraphene
3
Metal Film Removal
Step 3
Process details
description:Metal thin film removed by etching to separate graphene (with carrier) from the metal thin film.
Materials:metal thin filmgraphenecarrier
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 12 is a graph showing a surface resistance according to the number of times of pressure being applied to graphene.
durability, and thus, can effectively protect the graphene 302 from surrounding environment. 10 The carrier 303 may be an epoxy-based material such as a water soluble epoxy or a modified epoxy resin. Also, the carrier 303 may be a water soluble polyurethane resi