title: Controlling defects in graphene for optimizing the electrical properties of graphene nanodevices.
abstract: Structural defects strongly impact the electrical transport properties of graphene nanostructures. In this Perspective, we give a brief overview of different types of defects in graphene and their effect on transport properties. We discuss recent experimental progress on graphene self-repair of defects, with a focus on in situ transmission electron microscopy studies. Finally, we present the outlook for graphene self-repair and in situ experiments.
authors: Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands.
authors: Leonardo
authors: L
authors: Vicarelli
authors: Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands.
authors: Stephanie J
authors: SJ
authors: Heerema
authors: Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands.
authors: Cees
authors: C
authors: Dekker
authors: Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands.
authors: Henny W
authors: HW
authors: Zandbergen
mesh_terms: D006108:Graphite / Q000737:chemistry*; D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon; D006108:Graphite