Abstract
The structure of the C60 and p-But-calix[8]arene complex has been reinvestigated, showing an unprecedented continuous layered tetragonal array of fullerenes encapsulated by calixarenes. Electron diffraction data revealed the tetragonal symmetry, with a stepped structure observed by AFM and SEM, and the thickness of the basal plane was measured by XRD, as 2 nm. The molecular simulated arrangement of fullerenes accounts for the ability to take up to ca. 11% of fullerenes C70 in place of the smaller fullerene.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11413-11416 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 57 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jul 2015 |