Molecular Motion of Endohedral Fullerenes in Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Angewandte Chemie Wiley 116:11 (2004) 1410-1413
Molecular motion of endohedral fullerenes in single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 43:11 (2004) 1386-1389
Molecular motion of endohedral fullerenes in single-walled carbon nanotubes
Angewandte Chemie - International Edition 43:11 (2004) 1386-1389
Abstract:
Rock and roll: Endohedral fullerenes Ce@C82 inserted in single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) interact by electrostatic interactions and exhibit unusual dynamic behavior. Translational oscillations and discontinuous molecular rotations are observed (by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy) for the first time for molecular arrays inside SWNTs (see picture; blue dot=endohedral Ce atom). The fullerene rotation rate is different for isolated and aggregated nanotubes.Selective host-guest interaction of single-walled carbon nanotubes with functionalised fullerenes.
Chem Commun (Camb) (2004) 176-177
Abstract:
Exohedrally functionalised fullerenes have been inserted in single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) with the aid of supercritical carbon dioxide to form peapods; C(61)(COOEt)(2) are encapsulated in SWNTs in high yield, whereas C(61)(COOH)(2) aggregate via hydrogen bonding to form a supramolecular complex, which sterically hinders encapsulation and causes it to adhere to the exterior surface of the SWNTs.Synchrotron-Čerenkov Radiation [2] (multiple letters)
Science 303:5656 (2004) 310-311