Method of Solubilizing Shortened Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Organic Solutions

Authors

Robert C. Haddon, University of KentuckyFollow
Jian Chen, University of Kentucky

US Patent Number

6331262

Publication Date

12-18-2001

Abstract

Naked single-walled nanotube carbon metals and semiconductors were dissolved in organic solutions by derivatization with SOCl₂ and octadecylamine charge. Both ionic (charge transfer) and covalent solution phase chemistry with concomitant modulation of the single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) band structure were demonstrated. Solution phase near-IR spectroscopy was used to study the effects of chemical modifications on the band gaps of the SWNTs. Reaction of solubilized SWNTs with dichlorocarbene led to functionalization of the nanotube walls.

Assignees

University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)

Application Number

09/401,668

Filing Date

09/22/1999

Recommended Citation

Haddon, Robert C. and Chen, Jian, "Method of Solubilizing Shortened Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Organic Solutions" (2001). Chemistry Faculty Patents. 19.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/chemistry_patents/19