Abstract
Sort it out! Density-gradient ultracentrifugation is used to separate single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) of a single chirality. A "nanometal sinker" (AuCl4- ions) adsorbs onto specific SWNTs and allows the separation of adsorbed SWNTs and nonfunctionlized SWNTs (see picture). (6,5) SWNTs have been successfully separated from as-prepared SWNTs in a process termed "SWNT chirality fishing".
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5435-5438 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 30 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 13 2009 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)