Initial reaction mechanism on the atomic layer deposition of platinum on a graphene surface: A density functional theory study

Lesego M. Mohlala, Tien Chien Jen, Peter A. Olubambi

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Abstract

The atomic layer deposition (ALD) of platinum on carbon supports has been studied extensively due to the wide potential application in microelectronics and catalysis. The initial reaction mechanism of atomic layer deposited platinum on a hydroxylated graphene surface has been investigated using density functional theory (DFT). Methylcyclopentadienyl trimethylplatinum (MeCpPtMe3) and molecular oxygen were adopted as precursors. In addition, finite temperature calculations were performed to investigate the effect of process conditions. The free energies were calculated at temperatures 200°C and 300°C with pressure of 1Pa. The results obtained from the simulations were compared and correlated with available literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1250-1255
Number of pages6
JournalProcedia Manufacturing
Volume35
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event2nd International Conference on Sustainable Materials Processing and Manufacturing, SMPM 2019 - Sun City, South Africa
Duration: 8 Mar 201910 Mar 2019

Keywords

  • ALD
  • DFT
  • Finite temperature
  • Graphene
  • Platinum catalyst

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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