Topics in Current Chemistry

Hirsch, Andreas

The aesthetically pleasing molecular architectures of fullerenes and nanotubes are appealing not only because of their beauty but also because they are responsible for the many unprecedented chemical and physical properties of this compound class. Although succession of exciting new discoveries continues unabated fullerene research has become a mature science. It is now possible to predict fullerene chemistry, to design new structure variations like open fullerene clusters, heterofullerenes and endohedral fullerenes, and to develop fullerene materials and modified nanotubes with high potential for technological applications. This volume represents the state-of-the-art of fullerene research, focussing on areas showing high potential for future growth and practical applications. The authors are leading scientists whose groups are making major contributions in the field.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1998-11-19

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783540649397

DOI: 10.1007/3-540-68117-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 249