Unlocking the Solution Processability of Graphene Nanoribbons via a Solvent-Assisted Direct Fluorination

Key Points

• This research aims to improve the processability of graphene nanoribbons (GNR) to facilitate their use in electronic applications.
• Conducted electrical measurements at room temperature to assess charge transport capabilities.
• Performed variable-temperature transport measurements to analyze conduction mechanisms under different thermal conditions.
• Utilized a solvent-assisted direct fluorination method to enhance GNR fabrication.
• GNR devices maintained charge transport abilities at room temperature, with a shift to quantum tunneling at lower temperatures.
• Demonstrated a transition from thermally activated conduction to coherent quantum tunneling as temperature decreased.