Fullerene Polymers: A Brief Review
P. Harris
Abstract
This paper reviews the ways in which C60 and other fullerene molecules can be incorporated into polymeric structures. Firstly, polymers in which the fullerenes are incorporated into the structure by covalent or noncovalent bonding are discussed. These include “pearl necklace” structures, “charm bracelet” structures, organometallic polymers, crosslinked polymers, end-capped polymers, star-shaped polymers and supramolecular polymers. Secondly, all-carbon polymers, which are produced by fusing fullerenes together, are covered. The synthesis and properties of each class of fullerene polymer are outlined and the prospects for commercial applications considered.
Topics & Concepts
FullerenePolymerSupramolecular polymersMaterials sciencePolymer scienceNanotechnologyCovalent bondStar polymerSupramolecular chemistryMoleculePolymer architectureNon-covalent interactionsPolymer chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialHydrogen bondCopolymerFullerene Chemistry and ApplicationsCarbon Nanotubes in CompositesGraphene research and applications