The growth of one-dimensional (1D) nanocrystals represents an important research topic in crystal engineering for nanotechnology. The growth of 1D fullerene (C60) nanocrystals (or nanowires) has proven to be of considerable scientific and technological interest because of the properties associated with the low-dimensionality, quantum confinement effect, and potential electronic, magnetic and photonic applications. In this research project, we investigate the growth process of these unique one-dimensional nanowires made of a C60. A fascinating aspect here is that these nanowires can be grown without any metal catalysts, which is typically required in other methods. By studying the arrangement of molecules in these nanowires and how they bond, we aim to understand how to control their growth and shape. Our results have indicated that these nanowires can become insoluble in common solvents over time, leading to enhanced thermal stability. The project delves into the chemistry and physics of these nanowires to unlock their potential for various applications in nanotechnology, offering valuable insights into their unique properties and growth mechanisms.
Selforganization of composite nanowires
Recent Publications
Fullerene-Related Nanocarbons and Their Applications, , Journal of Nanotechnology, 2012, 1-2, (2012)
Fullerene-based one-dimensional crystalline nanopolymer formed through topochemical transformation of the parent nanowire, , Physical Review B, 81, 214114-(1-13), (2010)
New approaches for the description of nanoscale systems on the example of atomic clusters, carbon nanotubesand fullerene-based nanowires, , St. Petersburg, Russia, 1 — 186, Ph.D. Thesis, A. F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute, (2009)
Uncovering a solvent-controlled preferential growth of buckminsterfullerene (C60) nanowires, , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 113, 6390 — 6397, (2009)
On the possibility of the electron polarization to be the driving force for the C60-TMB nanowire growth, , Chemical Physics Letters, 472, 166 — 170, (2009)