The Fullerenes: New Horizons for the Chemistry, Physics and Astrophysics of Carbon - Brossura

Kroto, H. W.

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ISBN 10: 0521459176 ISBN 13: 9780521459174

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

In 1985, Buckminsterfullerene (fullerene-60) C60 was discovered serendipitously during graphite laser vaporisation experiments designed to simulate the chemistry in a red giant carbon star. The molecule was isolated for the first time in macroscopic amounts in 1990, a breakthrough which triggered an explosion of research into its chemical and physical properties. The fullerenes hold great potential for material science applications, such as semiconductors and microscopic engineering, and as new compounds for pharmaceuticals, polymers and the chemical industry. In October 1992, a Discussion Meeting of the Royal Society entitled A Post-Buckminsterfullerene View of the Chemistry, Physics and Astrophysics of Carbon, organised by H. W. Kroto, A. L. Makay, G. Turner and D. R. M. Walton, was held to celebrate this exciting advance. The scientists who played key roles in the discovery and who are currently uncovering fascinating problems and the implications of this elegant molecule presented the papers published in this book.

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"...a thin yet substantial volume. History and current research and related fields, including even a chapter on architecture, come together in this book." Istvan Hargittal, The Chemical Intelligencer

Descrizione del libro:

In 1990, Buckminsterfullerene C60 was isolated for the first time in macroscopic amounts. This book presents papers from key scientists in the Buckminsterfullerene story.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521459176
• ISBN 13: 9780521459174
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 164