Functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Through chemical functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes, the prerequisites for possible applications of such nanostructures are established. The derivatized tubes differ from the crude materials in their good solubility, which enables both a more extensive characterization and subsequent chemical reactivity. Current derivatization methods include defect and covalent sidewall functionalization, as well as noncovalent exo- and endohedral functionalization. In this way, for example, a range of nanotubes can be prepared: with sidewall substituents, wrapped with polymers, or with guest molecules included. The current state of the literature is presented in this Minireview.
Hirsch
Andreas
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Institut für Organische Chemie, der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Henkestrasse 42, 91054 Erlangen, Germany. Hirsch@organik.uni-erlangen.de
D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry; D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D012995:Solubility
D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon; D011108:Polymers