Photoluminescence from nanocrystalline graphite monofluoride
arXiv:1007.5222 · doi:10.1063/1.3491265
Abstract
We synthesize and study the structural and optical properties of nanocrystalline graphene monofluoride and graphite monofluoride, which are carbon-based wide bandgap materials. Using laser excitations 2.41 - 5.08 eV, we identify six emission modes of graphite monofluoride, spanning the visible spectrum from red to violet. The energy and linewidth of the modes point to defect-induced midgap states as the source of the photoemission. We discuss possible candidates. Our findings open the window to electro-optical applications of graphene fluoride.
11 pages including supporting information, 2 figures