Fullerenes And Related Structures

Author : Andreas Hirsch
Publisher : Springer
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540681175

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Fullerenes and Related Structures by Andreas Hirsch Pdf

The aesthetically pleasing molecular architectures of fullerenes and nanotubes are appealing not only because of their beauty but also because they are responsible for the many unprecedented chemical and physical properties of this compound class. Although succession of exciting new discoveries continues unabated fullerene research has become a mature science. It is now possible to predict fullerene chemistry, to design new structure variations like open fullerene clusters, heterofullerenes and endohedral fullerenes, and to develop fullerene materials and modified nanotubes with high potential for technological applications. This volume represents the state-of-the-art of fullerene research, focussing on areas showing high potential for future growth and practical applications. The authors are leading scientists whose groups are making major contributions in the field.

Author : W. Andreoni
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401140386

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The Physics of Fullerene-Based and Fullerene-Related Materials by W. Andreoni Pdf

Krätschmer and Huffman's revolutionary discovery of a new solid phase of carbon, solid C60, in 1990 opened the way to an entire new class of materials with physical properties so diverse that their richness has not yet been fully exploited. Moreover, as a by-product of fullerene research, carbon nanotubes were later identified, from which novel nanostructures originated that are currently fascinating materials scientists worldwide. Rivers of words have been written on both fullerenes and nanotubes, in the form of journal articles, conference proceedings and books. The present book offers, in a concise and self-contained manner, the basics of the science of these materials as well as detailed information on those aspects that have so far been better explored. Structural, electronic and dynamical properties are described as obtained from various measurements and state-of-the-art calculations. Their interrelation emerges as well as their possible dependence on, for example, preparation conditions or methods of investigation. By presenting and comparing data from different sources, experiment and theory, this book helps the reader to rapidly master the basic knowledge, to grasp important issues and critically discuss them. Ultimately, it aims to inspire him or her to find novel ways to approach still open questions. As such, this book is addressed to new researchers in the field as well as experts.

Author : Frans J.M. Rietmeijer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402041358

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Natural Fullerenes and Related Structures of Elemental Carbon by Frans J.M. Rietmeijer Pdf

Observational, experimental and analytical data show that C60, larger fullerenes, and related structures of elemental carbon exist in interstellar space, meteorites, and on Earth and are associated with meteorite in impact events and in carbon-rich environments such as coals (shungite) and bitumen. The existence of natural fullerenes is at best contested and incompletely documented; realistically it is still controversial. Their presence in astronomical environments can be experimentally constrained but observationally they remain elusive. Fullerenes formation in planetary environments is poorly understood. They survived for giga-years when the environmental conditions were exactly right but even then only a fraction of their original abundance survived. Natural fullerenes and related carbon structures are found in interstellar space, in carbonaceous meteorites associated with giant meteorite impacts (including at the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary) as well as in soot, coal and natural bitumen. This book provides an up-to-date summary of the state of knowledge on natural fullerenes occurrences and the laboratory techniques used to determine their presence at low concentration in rock samples. It demonstrates that natural fullerenes exist and should be searched for in places not yet considered such as carbon-containing deep-seated crustal rocks. Natural Fullerenes and Related Structures of Elemental Carbon is written for professional astronomers, meteoriticists, earth and planetary scientists, biologists and chemists interested in carbon and hydrocarbon vapor condensation. It is an invaluable resource for practicing research scientists and science teachers in Earth and Planetary Science, Astronomy and Carbon Science.

Author : Peter John Frederich Harris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521005337

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Carbon Nanotubes and Related Structures by Peter John Frederich Harris Pdf

This is a 1999 book on carbon nanotubes, one of the most exciting areas in materials chemistry.

Author : Prashant V. Kamat,D. M. Guldi,Karl M. Kadish
Publisher : The Electrochemical Society
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 1566772346

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Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Physics of Fullerenes and Related Materials by Prashant V. Kamat,D. M. Guldi,Karl M. Kadish Pdf

Author : Andreas Hirsch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3662147289

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Fullerenes and Related Structures by Andreas Hirsch Pdf

Author : Dirk M. Guldi,Nazario Martín
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3527629947

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Carbon Nanotubes and Related Structures by Dirk M. Guldi,Nazario Martín Pdf

Written by the most prominent experts and pioneers in the field, this ready reference combines fundamental research, recent breakthroughs and real-life applications in one well-organized treatise. As such, both newcomers and established researchers will find here a wide range of current methods for producing and characterizing carbon nanotubes using imaging as well as spectroscopic techniques. One major part of this thorough overview is devoted to the controlled chemical functionalization of carbon nanotubes, covering intriguing applications in photovoltaics, organic electronics and materials design. The latest research on novel carbon-derived structures, such as graphene, nanoonions and carbon pea pods, round off the book.

Author : T. Akasaka,Sh. Nagase
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402009828

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Endofullerenes by T. Akasaka,Sh. Nagase Pdf

To the eyes of a chemist, carbon is certainly one of the most fascinating elements of the periodic table. Basically, the electronic structure and atomic size of carbon enables this element to form a variety of bonds with other elements and, most importantly, with other carbon atoms as weIl. These unique features lead to the amazingly complicated molecular structures we encounter e. g. in life sciences and organic chemistry. Of course, the technical importance of carbon is enormou- but I don't want to carry too many coals to Newcastle. Prom the viewpoint of an astrophysicist or chemist, the significance of carbon lies in the fact that it is the most abundant condensable element in space. Born in the interior of stars, and from there expelled into the interstellar medium, it initiates the formation of simple and complex molecules and of nanoscopic grains. These in turn form huge clouds in space - the birthplace of new stars and planetary systems. The decisive role of carbon in interstellar chemistry is widely accepted and the search for more and more families of interstellar carbon-bearing molecules is a topic of ongoing research. The interdisciplinary aspect of carbon also concerns its various solid forms, in which C and the other closed-cage fullerenes are certainly some of the most popular 60 newcomers.

Author : Marina A. Petrukhina,Lawrence T. Scott
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118011252

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Fragments of Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes by Marina A. Petrukhina,Lawrence T. Scott Pdf

This book is the first of its kind to reflect upon the intense and rapidly growing interest in open geodesic polyaromatic molecules, specifically focusing on their synthesis and reactivity in metal binding reactions. The book broadly covers all aspects related to the fullerene fragment chemistry: current synthetic techniques, description of the available members of this new family (which has grown to more than two dozens members, with none being available commercially), molecular geometry and trends in the solid state packing, as well as extensions into physical properties and new buckybowl-based molecules and materials. It covers fundamental research related to a new class of hydrocarbons, namely open geodesic polyarenes that map onto the surfaces of fullerenes (and referred to as fullerene fragments or buckybowls.

Author : Fernando Langa De La Puente,Jean-Francois Nierengarten
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781849732956

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Fullerenes by Fernando Langa De La Puente,Jean-Francois Nierengarten Pdf

The discovery of caged carbon structures, in 1985, established a whole new field of carbon chemistry. Unlike graphite and diamond, these structures known as fullerenes are finite in structure and are relevant to a wide variety of fields including supramolecular assemblies, nanostructures, optoelectronic devices and a whole range of biological activities. Fullerenes: Principles and Applications discusses all aspects of this exciting field. Sections include: the basic principles for the chemical reactivity of fullerenes, electrochemistry, light induced processes, fullerenes for material sciences, fullerenes and solar cells, biological applications and multifunctional carbon nanotube materials. Written by leading experts in the field the book summarises the basic principles of fullerene chemistry but also highlights some of the most remarkable advances that have occurred in recent years. Fullerenes: Principles and Applications will appeal to researchers in both academia and industry.

Author : M. S. Dresselhaus,G. Dresselhaus,P. C. Eklund
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996-03-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080540771

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Science of Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes by M. S. Dresselhaus,G. Dresselhaus,P. C. Eklund Pdf

The discovery of fullerenes (also known as buckyballs) has generated tremendous excitement and opened up a new field of carbon chemistry. As the first book available on this topic, this volume will be a landmark reference in the field. Because buckyballs are essentially closed hollow cages made up of carbon atoms, they can be manipulated in a variety of ways to yield never-before-seen materials. The balls can, for instance, be doped with atoms or pulled out into tubules and filled with lead to provide properties of high-temperature superconductivity. Researchers can now create their own buckyballs in a process that is almost as simple as making soot, making this research as inexpensive as it is exotic (which has doubtless contributed to its popularity). Researchers anticipate that fullerenes will offer boundless opportunities in the development of new products, drugs and materials. Science of Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes introduces materials scientists, chemists, and solid state physicists to the field of fullerenes, and discusses the unique properties and applications. both current and future, of all classes of fullerenes. Key Features * First comprehensive resource on fullerenes and their applications * Provides an introduction to the topic * Presents an extensive discussion of current and future applications of Fullerenes * Covers all classes of fullerenes

Author : H.W. Kroto,J.E. Fischer,Deann Cox
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080984728

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The Fullerenes by H.W. Kroto,J.E. Fischer,Deann Cox Pdf

Until recently, the element carbon was believed to exhibit only two main allotropic forms, diamond and graphite. Research in the US and Europe has now confirmed the existence of a third previously unknown form - buckminsterfullerene (C60) and its relatives, the fullerenes (C24, C28, C32, C70 etc). The story of fullerene chemistry, physics and materials science began in 1985, almost twenty years after the existence of a spherical carbon cluster was first considered. In September 1985 a joint Sussex/Rice Universities team including Kroto, Heath, O'Brien, Curl and Smalley used a powerful mass spectrometric technique to identify the C+60 species, and proposed a spherical structure and the name buckminsterfullerene. It was not, however, until Krätschmer and Huffman reported the isolation of crystals of C60 in 1990 that the closed cage structure of C60 could be confirmed. The Fullerenes documents the work leading up to 1990 and more recent developments in the field of fullerene research and will serve as an indispensible reference tool for all workers in this area.

Author : Kun'ichi Miyazawa,Masaru Tachibana,Tadahiko Mashino,Tokushi Kizuka,Yuichi Ochiai
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814267632

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Fullerene Nanowhiskers by Kun'ichi Miyazawa,Masaru Tachibana,Tadahiko Mashino,Tokushi Kizuka,Yuichi Ochiai Pdf

This book provides detailed knowledge about fullerene nanowhiskers and the related low-dimensional fullerene nanomaterials. It introduces tubular nanofibers made of fullerenes, fullerene nanotubes, and single crystalline thin film made of C60, called fullerene nanosheet.Since the discovery of C60 in 1985, various fullerene molecules, including high

Author : P. W. Fowler,D. E. Manolopoulos
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486453620

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An Atlas of Fullerenes by P. W. Fowler,D. E. Manolopoulos Pdf

An introduction to the current state of theory in a new and lively field, this volume offers both students and researchers a practical guide. It features a comprehensive set of pictures of fullerene structures and tabulates their properties. In addition, it lists a computer program that will extend the tables as needed. Seven chapters of descriptive material precede over 200 pages of tables with corresponding diagrams and serve as a self-contained introduction. Topics include fullerene cages, electronic structure, steric strain, symmetry and spectroscopy, fullerene isomerization, and carbon gain and loss. Each chapter concludes with references and notes.

Author : Fernando Langa De La Puente,Jean-Francois Nierengarten
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847557711

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Fullerenes by Fernando Langa De La Puente,Jean-Francois Nierengarten Pdf

The discovery of caged carbon structures, in 1985, established a whole new field of carbon chemistry. Unlike graphite and diamond, these structures known as fullerenes are finite in structure and are relevant to a wide variety of fields including supramolecular assemblies, nanostructures, optoelectronic devices and a whole range of biological activities. Fullerenes: Principles and Applications discusses all aspects of this exciting field. Sections include: the basic principles for the chemical reactivity of fullerenes, electrochemistry, light induced processes, fullerenes for material sciences, fullerenes and solar cells, biological applications and multifunctional carbon nanotube materials. Written by leading experts in the field the book summarises the basic principles of fullerene chemistry but also highlights some of the most remarkable advances that have occurred in recent years. Fullerenes: Principles and Applications will appeal to researchers in both academia and industry.