In situ observations of fullerene fusion and ejection in carbon nanotubes.

We present in situ experimental observations of fullerenes seamlessly fusing to single-walled carbon nanotubes. The morphing-entry of a fullerene to the interior of a nanotube is also captured. The confined (1D) motion of the newly-encapsulated fullerene within its host attests to the actual change...

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Автори: Gorantla, S, Börrnert, F, Bachmatiuk, A, Dimitrakopoulou, M, Schönfelder, R, Schäffel, F, Thomas, J, Gemming, T, Borowiak-Palen, E, Warner, J, Yakobson, B, Eckert, J, Büchner, B, Rümmeli, M
Формат: Journal article
Мова:English
Опубліковано: 2010
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Резюме:We present in situ experimental observations of fullerenes seamlessly fusing to single-walled carbon nanotubes. The morphing-entry of a fullerene to the interior of a nanotube is also captured. The confined (1D) motion of the newly-encapsulated fullerene within its host attests to the actual change from the exterior to interior.