Fullerenes: Synthesis, separation, characterization, reaction chemistry, and applications -- A review

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · Energy Sources

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908319508946108· OSTI ID:178333

Singh, H; Srivastava, M ^[1]

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1. Indian Inst. of Petroleum, Dehradun (India)

The recently discovered third allotrope of carbon, the fullerenes, area subject of very active research, particularly for chemists. They have a closed-cage structure, made by interlocking pentagonal and hexagonal panels, and are the only soluble form of carbon. In this review an attempt has been made to summarize ongoing fullerene research. The review covers methods of fullerene production and separation, mechanisms leading to closed-cage structure formation, structural characterization, reaction chemistry, and applications of this novel material. The emerging directions of research are also discussed.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 178333
• Journal Information: Energy Sources, Vol. 17, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: Nov-Dec 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
40 CHEMISTRY
FULLERENES
FABRICATION
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
USES
SEPARATION PROCESSES
MICROSTRUCTURE
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SOLID CLUSTERS