Abstract
We have reviewed graphene and h-BN films grown on various metallic surfaces by using chemical vapor deposition techniques. In particular, a Ni(111) surface is an excellent substrate, on which the graphene grows in the epitaxial and commensurate way. Some properties on solid surface, such as electronic bands and phonon dispersion are shown. The chemical etching process to remove the Ni substrate makes it possible to prepare a self-supporting graphene film.
