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Synthesis of carbon 'onions' in water

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  • N. Sano

    (University of Cambridge
    Himeji Institute of Technology)

  • H. Wang

    (University of Cambridge)

  • M. Chhowalla

    (University of Cambridge)

  • I. Alexandrou

    (University of Cambridge)

  • G. A. J. Amaratunga

    (University of Cambridge)

Abstract

The fabrication of carbon nanomaterials usually calls for expensive vacuum systems to generate plasmas1,2 and yields are disappointingly low. Here we describe a simple method for producing high-quality spherical carbon nano-'onions' in large quantities without the use of vacuum equipment. The nanoparticles, which have C60 cores surrounded by onion-like nested particles, are generated by an arc discharge between two graphite electrodes submerged in water. This technique is economical and environmentally benign, and produces uncontaminated nanoparticles which may be useful in many applications.

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  • N. Sano & H. Wang & M. Chhowalla & I. Alexandrou & G. A. J. Amaratunga, 2001. "Synthesis of carbon 'onions' in water," Nature, Nature, vol. 414(6863), pages 506-507, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:414:y:2001:i:6863:d:10.1038_35107141
    DOI: 10.1038/35107141
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