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1 online resource (xviii, 965 pages) : illustrations |
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The discovery of fullerenes (also known as buckyballs) has generated tremendous excitement and opened up a new field of carbon chemistry. As the first book available on this topic, this volume will be a landmark reference in the field. Because buckyballs are essentially closed hollow cages made up of carbon atoms, they can be manipulated in a variety of ways to yield never-before-seen materials. The balls can, for instance, be doped with atoms or pulled out into tubules and filled with lead to provide properties of high-temperature superconductivity. Researchers can now create their own buckyballs in a process that is almost as simple as making soot, making this research as inexpensive as it is exotic (which has doubtless contributed to its popularity). Researchers anticipate that fullerenes will offer boundless opportunities in the development of new products, drugs and materials. Science of Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes introduces materials scientists, chemists, and solid state physicists to the field of fullerenes, and discusses the unique properties and applications. both current and future, of all classes of fullerenes. Key Features * First comprehensive resource on fullerenes and their applications * Provides an introduction to the topic * Presents an extensive discussion of current and future applications of Fullerenes * Covers all classes of fullerenes. |
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Historical Introduction. Carbon Materials. Structure of Fullerenes. Symmetry Considerations. Growth and Fragmentation Studies. Crystalline Structure of Fullerenes. Synthesis of Fullerene Molecules and Solids. Doping of Fullerenes. Structure of Doped Fullerenes and Fullerene Compounds. Fullerene Chemistry. Vibrational Modes. Thermal Properties. Electronic Structure. Optical Properties. Electrical and Thermal Properties. Superconductivity. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Studies. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance. Surface Science Techniques on Fullerenes. Magnetic Properties. Fullerene-Related Tubules and Spherules. Scanning Tunnel Microscopy. Applications. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Print version record. |
| Subject |
Fullerenes.
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Fullerčnes.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science.
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Fullerenes
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Fullerenen.
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Nanostructuren.
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Nanokristallijne materialen.
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Quimica inorganica.
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| Added Author |
Dresselhaus, G., author.
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Eklund, P. C., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Dresselhaus, M.S. Science of fullerenes and carbon nanotubes. San Diego : Academic Press, ©1996 0122218205 9780122218200 (DLC) 95020629 (OCoLC)33104382 |
| ISBN |
9780122218200 |
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0122218205 |
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9780080540771 (electronic bk.) |
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0080540775 (electronic bk.) |
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1281059013 |
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9781281059017 |
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AU@ 000056736396 |
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DEBBG BV039832591 |
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DEBBG BV042317077 |
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DEBSZ 367774917 |
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NZ1 12433341 |
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NZ1 15192723 |
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