Formation of identical-size graphene nanoclusters on Ru(0001)

Identical-size graphene nanoclusters (GNCs) form on Ru(0001) mediated by the substrate-induced clustering effect. The two kinds of uniform GNCs were identified as the seven C6-ring (noted as 7-C6) and three C6-ring (3-C6) structures with a dome-shape by using scanning tunneling microscopy.