Epitaxial Crystallization Behaviors of Various Metals on a Graphene Surface

Epitaxial crystallization of metals is demonstrated on graphene. Face-centered cubic metals like Ni, Au, Cu, and Pt display a preferred orientation along the [111] direction, whereas Fe, with a body-centered cubic structure, displays a preferred orientation along the [100] direction. Epitaxially crystallized metal film on the three dimensional supports is achieved through a simple coating of the support with graphene. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.