Functionalization of nanoscale articles including nanotubes and fullerenes
US8212132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/847
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention generally provides compositions including carbon-containing molecules, and related methods. In some cases, the present invention relates to aromatic molecules comprising functional groups bonded to the aromatic portion of the molecule, including nonplanar portions of the molecules. Methods of the invention may provide the ability to introduce a wide range of functional groups to carbon-containing molecules. In some cases, methods of the invention may be performed using relatively mild reaction conditions, such as relatively low temperature, low pressure, and/or in the absence of strong acids or strong bases. The present invention may provide a facile and modular approach to synthesizing molecules that may be useful in various applications including photovoltaic devices, sensors, and electrodes (e.g., for electrocatalysis).
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