\textbf{Observation of insulating behavior and strong localization in suspended monolayer graphene}

ORAL

Abstract

Dirac point of graphene is known to be inaccessible due to the electron hole puddles which screen the neutrality point and makes the minimum conductance limited to the order of e$^{2}$/h. However, in extremely clean suspended graphene samples, there is a possibility to observe a diverging resistance approaching the charge neutrality point via yet to be understood localization or Boltzmann transport mechanism. We observe a resistance in excess of $10^{6}$Ohm near the charge neutrality point in a very high quality suspended monolayer graphene in the absence of magnetic field. The sample exhibits negative magnetoresistance indicating a strong localization effect at low charge carrier densities. The possible origins of these observations will be discussed in the context of the transport mechanisms mentioned above.

Authors

  • Cenk Yanik

    Sabanci University

  • Yaser Vaheb

    Sabanci University

  • Abdulkadir Canatar

    Sabanci University

  • Vahid Sazgari

    Sabanci University

  • Ismet I. Kaya

    Sabanci University