Methods for the Chemical Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes

本研究的重点是发展合理的化学方法来合成碳纳米管。所得到的单壁纳米管，SWNT，将在一端封闭而在另一端开放，具有预定义的、均匀的直径、间距、帽结构和边缘结构。 该项目建立并扩展了Scott教授实验室已经开发的富勒烯-C60和许多开放测地线聚芳烃的化学合成方法。有了这个奖项，有机和大分子化学计划支持Lawrence T.斯科特在波士顿学院化学系。Scott教授将专注于开发碳纳米管合成的合理方法。 单壁纳米管作为具有类似金属导电性的超薄、超强、轻质纳米线，预计将对纳米技术产生影响。 该项目还为培训妇女和代表性不足的少数民族学生提供了一个极好的场所。

The focus of this research involves the development of rational chemical methods for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes. The resulting single walled nanotubes, SWNTs, will be closed on one end and open on the other, with predefined, uniform diameter, pitch, cap structure and rim structure. The project builds on and extends methods already developed in Professor Scott's laboratory for the chemical synthesis of fullerene-C60 and of numerous open geodesic polyarenes.With this award, the Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry Program is supporting the research of Dr. Lawrence T. Scott in the Department of Chemistry at Boston College. Professor Scott will focus on developing rational methodology for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes. Single walled nanotubes are expected to have an impact on nanotechnology as ultra thin, super strong, lightweight nanowires with metal-like electrical conductivity. The project also presents an excellent venue for the training of women and underrepresented minority students.