Special Issue "Fullerene Chemistry"

Guest Editor
Prof. Dr. Kun’ichi Miyazawa
Fullerene Engineering Group, Advanced Materials Processing Unit, Advanced Key Technologies Division, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1, Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
Website: http://www.nims.go.jp/fullerene/index/index.html
E-Mail: miyazawa.kunichi@nims.go.jp
Interests: fullerene nanowhiskers; fullerene nanotubes; fullerene nanosheets

Dear Colleagues,

Fullerene molecules have the unique closed morphologies that are totally composed of carbon atoms. They can include foreign atoms inside, and also can be attached with a variety of functional groups, which offers a great degree of freedom on their shape and properties. Hence, we can expect to produce a tremendous number of fullerene assemblies that will be useful for the application of energy, environment, biology, medicine, electronics, mechanics and so forth. Among these fullerene materials, the nanofibers made of fullerene molecules such as fullerene nanowhiskers and fullerene nanotubes are especially attractive, owing to their potential applicability for semiconductors, transistors, catalysts, sensors, molecular sieves, templates for chemical synthesis, illuminants, solar cells and so forth. The fullerene nanotubes defined here are the tubular nanofibers composed of fullerene molecules. In addition, single-crystal thin sheets made of fullerene molecules, “fullerene nanosheets”, will find a wide application as well. Hence, this special issue “Fullerene Chemistry” focuses on the synthesis, characterization and application of low-dimensional fullerene nanomaterials. Physical and chemical treatments of fullerene nanomaterials can also widen the fullerene world. Not only the fullerene nanomaterials but also carbon nanotubes and graphene are included in this special issue since they have close relationships with fullerene chemistry.

The researchers in fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene are strongly encouraged to submit their recent topics to this special issue. The related review papers are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Kun’ichi Miyazawa
Guest Editor

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• fullerene
• fullerene nanowhisker (nanorod, nanowire)
• fullerene nanotube
• fullerene nanosheet
• carbon nanotube
• graphene
• application of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene

Type of Paper: Article
Title: Electron-transfer reduction properties of Li⁺@C₆₀
Author: Kei OhkuboAffiliation: Department of Material and Life Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, SORST, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan
Abstract: Electron-transfer reduction of Li⁺@C₆₀ with dimeric1-benzyl-nicotinamide as an electron acceptor carried out in a deaerated benzonitrile solution.  The one-electron reduced Li+@C60 was detected by near-IR-Vis absorption and EPR spectroscopies.  The two-electron and three-electron reduced Li+@C60 also examined by a strong reducing reagent such as nathpthalene radical anion.

Type of Paper: Article
Title: Solvent-Dependent Electron Transfer Properties of Pulluran Conjugate Modified with Porphyrin and Fullerene
Author: Myungseok Choi
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Material Engineering, KonkukUniversity, Seoul 143701, South Korea; E-Mail: mchoi@konkuk.ac.kr
Abstract: Pulluran conjugates linked with porphyrin(donor) and fullerene(acceptor) were synthesized. Selective excitation of conjugatein a variety of solvents results in electron transfer from the porphyrin to the  fullerene. To be highlighted, electron transfer characteristics strongly depend on the solvent polarity.

Type of Paper: Review
Title: Chemistry of Fullerene Epoxide
Authors: Yusuke Tajima, Youhei Numata, Yasuo Shigemitsu
Affiliation: Organic Optoelectronics Laboratory, RIKEN (Institute of Physical and Chemistry), Japan
Abstract: In this paper, we will review some of our research in fullerene epoxide chemistry: synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of epoxide group on fullerene cage. Special attention will be paid to the Lewis acid-assisted nucleophilic addition and/or substitution of fullerene epoxides, which promise to give the rigorous regioselective production of various fullerene derivatives for a wide range of applications.

Type of Paper: Review
Title: Hierarchical Carbon Nanostructure: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
Author: Shiren Wang
Affiliation: Texas Tech University, USA; Email: Shiren.Wang@ttu.edu
Abstract: Since the discovery of fullerene, carbon nanostructure has attracted tremendous interests. This paper will review current progress toward synthesis, characterization and application of hybrid carbon nanostructures, including fullerene/carbon nanotubes, fullerene/graphene and carbon nanotube/graphene. The resultant properties and potential applications of these carbon nanostructures will be discussed, and current challenges as well as opportunities will be also addressed.