Misora Ueshimo, Junichi Inamoto, Yoshiaki Matsuo, Kazuhiro Kanda, Koji Sumitomo, Akira Heya
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 64(11) 11SP22-11SP22 2025年11月1日
Abstract
The development of controllable doping and reduction techniques for graphene oxide (GO) is essential for the fabrication of high-performance, graphene-based electronic devices. In particular, achieving stable n-type graphene remains a key challenge in the realization of complementary graphene circuits. In this study, we present a novel method for the simultaneous reduction and nitrogen doping of GO using atomic hydrogen and atomic nitrogen (AHAN). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed that GO films were effectively reduced by soft X-ray irradiation followed by AHAN treatment. Notably, samples subjected to soft X-ray irradiation prior to AHAN treatment exhibited lower electrical resistance, indicating that defect formation induced by X-rays facilitates enhanced nitrogen incorporation during the subsequent AHAN process. These results demonstrate the potential of the AHAN treatment as a promising strategy for the controlled synthesis of n-type graphene, contributing to the advancement of graphene-based electronic and thermoelectric applications.