Structural characterization, optical properties, and improved solubility of carbon nanotubes functionalized with WilkinsonEs catalyst

Authors :: Banerjee, Sarbajit
Wong, Stanislaus S.
Yamada, Ken-ichi
Miwa, Yoshinao
Taga, Tooru
Tomioka, Kiyoshi
Source :: Journal of the American Chemical Society. July 31, 2002, Vol. 124 Issue 30, p8940, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: The study states that oxidized carbon nanotubes reacte well with Wilkinson's complex. It is found that the Rh metal, coordinates to these nanotubes through the increased number of oxygen atoms forming a hexacoordinate structure around the Rh atom.

Subjects :: Nanotubes -- Usage
Carbon -- Research
Rhodium -- Research
Rhodium -- Atomic properties
Rhodium -- Structure
Chemistry

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