The Physics of Fullerene-Based and Fullerene-Related Materials (Physics and Chemistry of Materials with Low-Dimensional Structures)

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Kr tschmer and Huffman's revolutionary discovery of a new solid phase of carbon, solid C60, in 1990 opened the way to an entire new class of materials with physical properties so diverse that their richness has not yet been fully exploited. Moreover, as a by-product of fullerene research, carbon nanotubes were later identified, from which novel nanostructures originated that are currently fascinating materials scientists worldwide. Rivers of words have been written on both fullerenes and nanotubes, in the form of journal articles, conference proceedings and books. The present book offers, in a concise and self-contained manner, the basics of the science of these materials as well as detailed information on those aspects that have so far been better explored. Structural, electronic and dynamical properties are described as obtained from various measurements and state-of-the-art calculations. Their interrelation emerges as well as their possible dependence on, for example, preparation conditions or methods of investigation. By presenting and comparing data from different sources, experiment and theory, this book helps the reader to rapidly master the basic knowledge, to grasp important issues and critically discuss them. Ultimately, it aims to inspire him or her to find novel ways to approach still open questions. As such, this book is addressed to new researchers in the field as well as experts.

The Physics of Fullerene-Based and Fullerene-Related Materials (Physics and Chemistry of Materials with Low-Dimensional Structures) Review

The book consists of a series of articles on C60
research advances mainly across the chemistry-physics
areas. It is opened by a preface from Sir Harold Kroto
and his vision of C60 as 'multitalented molecule'
for the twenty-first century.The first chapter written by W. Kratschmer deals with
historical, technical, and mechanistic aspects of fullerene
production. Then, a big block of three articles from J. E.
Fischer et al. concentrates on fullerene intercalation
compounds. Their first contribution discusses production,
characterization and solid state properties of the
intercalation compounds. The second article of the triad
is a comprehensive survey of structure and superconductivity
of alkali metal fullerides. Finally, the third contribution
from J. E. Fischer et al. reports other fullerides
(including intercalation compounds of C70) and
intercalated nanotubes.Contribution by J. Fink et al. deals with experimental
studies of the electronic structure and properties of pristine,
intercalated, and endohedral fullerenes and heterofullerenes.
K. Prassides treats dimer and polymer phases in doped
fullerenes. The following chapter by H. Kuzmany and J. Winter
is a comprehensive description of vibrational properties
of fullerenes and fullerides. W. Andreoni and P. Giannozzi
discuss calculations of structural properties of C60
and its derivatives based on density-functional theory.
The chapter by M. S. Dresselhaus et al. surveys
important aspects and properties of carbon nanotubes.
The following article from S. G. Louie concentrates on
electronic behaviour of carbon and boron-carbon-nitrogen
nanotubes. The volume closes with a chapter from J-L. Hodeau
et al. on pressure studies of fullerenes.The book represents a valuable contribution to the steadily
growing fullerene literature. In overall, it is a well
balanced physically-oriented cross-section through fullerene
science and it should certainly find its way to every
library in the field.ISBN: 0-7923-6234-9 Help other customers find the most helpful reviews� Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | PermalinkComment Comment

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