Exploring the topologically protected edge state of bilayer graphene by Nano-ARPES and DFT
Grant Data
Project Title
Exploring the topologically protected edge state of bilayer graphene by Nano-ARPES and DFT
Principal Investigator
Professor Chen, Yue
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Chen Chaoyu
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2017-01-01
Amount
61200
Conference Title
Exploring the topologically protected edge state of bilayer graphene by Nano-ARPES and DFT
Keywords
bilayer graphene, DFT, Nano-ARPES, topologically protected
Discipline
Materials
Panel
Engineering (E)
HKU Project Code
F-HKU703/16T
Grant Type
France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme - Travel Grants
Funding Year
2016
Status
Completed
Objectives
1. Unveil the origin of the one-dimensional topologically protected conducting edge state ir bilayer graphene and obtain a more complete understanding on quantum valley Hall insulator. 2. Experimentally verify the theoretical prediction on the electronic edge state in bilayer graphene. 3. Optimize graphene properties for applications in nanoelectronics and spin-based electronics based on the new insight obtained in this project.