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Grafting of buckminsterfullerene on to polydiene: A new route to fullerene-containing polymers

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry
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  1. CSIRO, Clayton (Australia)
  2. Australian National Univ., Canberra (Australia)
Buckminsterfullerenes have been covalently attached along polydiene chains via a lithiation reaction. The highly processable (i.e., soluble and fusible) fullerene-functionalized polymeric materials thus obtained could facilitate the use of fullerenes for novel applications. 35 refs., 3 figs.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
171461
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 48 Vol. 99; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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