Polymerization of a confined π-system: Chemical synthesis of tetrahedral amorphous carbon nanoballs from graphitic carbon nanocapsules
Journal
Advanced Materials
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
22
Pages
2707-2710
Date Issued
2005
Author(s)
Abstract
Aziridination of graphitic carbon nanocapsules (CNCs) followed by pyrolysis at 700 °C at ambient pressure yields tetrahedral amorphous carbon nanoballs (CNBs, see Figure). Because of the pyramidal character of some of the double bonds in the derivatized CNCs, a radical chain mechanism is proposed to rationalize the transformation of C sp2 hybridization in the CNCs to C sp3 hybridization in the CNBs. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2005/c0757_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
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journal article