Templating fullerenes by domain boundaries of a nanoporous network

Langmuir. 2014 Jan 28;30(3):762-7. doi: 10.1021/la403807x. Epub 2014 Jan 15.

Abstract

We present a new templating approach that combines the templating properties of nanoporous networks with the dynamic properties and the lattice mismatch of domain boundaries. This templating approach allows for the inclusion of guests with different sizes without the need for a strict molecular design to tailor the nanoporous network. With this approach, nonperiodic patterns of functional molecules can be formed and studied. We show that domain boundaries in a trimesic acid network are preferred over pores within the network as adsorption sites for fullerenes by a factor of 100-200. Pristine fullerenes of different sizes and functionalized fullerenes were templated in this way.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Fullerenes / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Porosity
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Fullerenes