Two-dimensional coalescence dynamics of encapsulated metallofullerenes in carbon nanotubes.

We report on the coalescence of a two-dimensional (2D) chain of La@C(82) metallofullerene molecules encapsulated inside a single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT). 2D packing of metallofullerenes is known to adopt a zigzag arrangement and cause elliptical distortion to the cross-section of the SWNT host....

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Autores principales: Allen, C, Ito, Y, Robertson, A, Shinohara, H, Warner, J
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2011