Encapsulated Molecules in Carbon Nanotubes: Structure and Properties

Abstract

We encapsulate a number of fullerenes inside single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) including La(2)C(80) and Er(x)Sc(3-x)NC(80)(x=0-3). The structural properties of these nanoscopic hybrid materials are described using high resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction. It is found that the encapsulated fullerenes self- assemble into long, one-dimensional chains. The thermal stability of these supramolecular assemblies are studied and large variations are found. The behavior is nominally consistent with the mass of the encapsulated metallofullerenes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP012133

Entities

People

  • B. C. Satishkumar
  • Brian W. Smith
  • David E. Luzzi
  • Harry C Dorn
  • Richard Russo

Organizations

  • University of Pennsylvania

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Diffraction
  • Electron Diffraction
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Encapsulation
  • Fullerenes
  • Graphene
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Paper
  • Physical Properties
  • Thermal Stability
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics