Graphene gas pumps

Proceedings IEEE MEMS 2018 We report on the development of a pneumatically coupled graphene membrane system, comprising of two circular cavities connected by a narrow trench. Both cavities and the trench are covered by a thin few-layer graphene membrane to form a sealed dumbbell shaped chamber. Loca...

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Main Authors Davidovikj, Dejan, Bouwmeester, Damian, van der Zant, Herre S. J, Steeneken, Peter G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 23.01.2018
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Physics - Applied Physics
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Summary:Proceedings IEEE MEMS 2018 We report on the development of a pneumatically coupled graphene membrane system, comprising of two circular cavities connected by a narrow trench. Both cavities and the trench are covered by a thin few-layer graphene membrane to form a sealed dumbbell shaped chamber. Local electrodes at the bottom of each cavity allow for actuation of each membrane separately, enabling electrical control and manipulation of the gas flow inside the channel. Using laser interferometry, we measure the displacement of each drum at atmospheric pressure, as a function of the frequency of the electrostatic driving force and provide a proof-of-principle of using graphene membranes to pump attolitre quantities of gases at the nanoscale.
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1801.07527