Selective recognition and enrichment of C<sub>70</sub> over C<sub>60</sub> using an anthracene-based nanotube
Hao Nian, Song-Meng Wang, Yanfang Wang, Yu‐Tao Zheng, Li‐Shuo Zheng, Xiaoping Wang, Liu‐Pan Yang, Wei Jiang, Liping Cao
Abstract
A hexagonal anthracene-based nanotube (1) was synthesized through a one-pot Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction. 1 shows high binding affinity and selectivity to C 70 over C 60 in toluene, resulting in enrichment of C 70 .
Topics & Concepts
AnthraceneNanotubeChemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyPhotochemistryCarbon nanotubeFullerene Chemistry and ApplicationsBoron and Carbon Nanomaterials ResearchGraphene research and applications