Articles tagged with Fullerenes
A breakthrough in carbon-based battery materials has improved safety and performance by re designing fullerene molecule connections. This research provides a blueprint for designing next-generation battery materials that support safer fast-charging, higher energy density, and longer lifetimes.
Dr. Nevill Gonzalez Szwacki's research explains boron nanostructures diversity and predicts new materials with specific properties. The study combines known structures and predicts electronic properties based on atomic coordination.
Researchers developed an ultra-high temperature flash vacuum pyrolysis device to synthesize giant fullerenes. The separation techniques of mechanical grinding and sublimation were optimized to separate the giant fullerenes from soot, allowing comprehensive characterization by laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry.
Researchers have developed two novel fullerene derivatives to stabilize inverted perovskite solar cells, achieving higher efficiency and stability. The new electron transport layers show improved performance and operational stability under continuous light exposure.
Researchers at Tohoku University found that C60 fullerene can serve as an active catalytic site for CO2 electroreduction, improving the efficiency of reactions like hydrogen evolution and carbon dioxide reduction. The discovery opens new possibilities for designing efficient, metal-free catalysts to combat climate change.
A study by USP and Sapienza Università di Roma researchers has synthesized fullerenes with up to 190 carbon atoms using an electrochemical route. The process involves natural graphite, ethanol, water, and sodium hydroxide under ambient conditions, paving the way for new organic synthesis and technological applications.
Researchers at Kyushu University developed a new organic thermoelectric device that can generate power from ambient temperature. The device, composed of copper phthalocyanine and fullerenes, achieved an open-circuit voltage of 384 mV and a short-circuit current density of 1.1 μA/cm².
Researchers from IAC analyzed infrared spectroscopic data to identify fullerenes in planetary nebula Tc1. They found a link between fullerenes and hydrogenated amorphous carbon grains.
Scientists at Nagoya University have created a new material based on fullerene indanones (FIDO) to enhance the durability of next-generation solar cells. The new material is more efficient, stable, and lightweight than conventional silicon solar cells, making it suitable for vertical installations.
Researchers have successfully integrated photo-induced superconductivity on a chip using non-linear THz spectroscopy. The electrical response of K3C60 exhibits non-linear behavior, validating previous observations and providing new insights into the physics of this material.
Scientists at Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter discovered a way to create a superconducting-like state in K3C60 using laser light. By tuning the laser frequency, they reduced pulse intensity by a factor of 100 while maintaining high temperatures.
Researchers at University of Tokyo's Institute for Solid State Physics have demonstrated a switch made from a single fullerene molecule that can function as multiple high-speed switches simultaneously. This technology could lead to unprecedented levels of resolution in microscopic imaging devices.
Researchers developed a technique that introduces a phosphonic acid-functionalized fullerene derivative and a redox-active radical polymer to strengthen the perovskite crystal structure and increase conductivity. This approach improved the stability of perovskite solar cells, achieving efficiencies comparable to traditional solar cells.
Scientists have discovered a new form of carbon, LOPC, formed by heating fullerenes with lithium nitride. The new carbon consists of 'broken C60 cages' connected with long-range periodicity, exhibiting unique electrical conductivity properties.
Researchers at USTC synthesize pristine MEAF La@C81N, revealing unique electronic properties and demonstrating skeletal modification's potential to regulate metallic endohedral fullerenes' behavior. This breakthrough tackles a long-standing challenge in synthesizing MEAF.
Scientists from Ural Federal University have proposed a new material for transporting electrons in perovskite solar cells, achieving an efficiency of 12%. The new material is twice as cheap, easier to produce, and has technological advantages over current electron-transport materials.
Inserting magnesium fluoride between perovskite and electron-transport layers reduces charge recombination and enhances performance, leading to a 50 millivolt increase in open-current voltage and a stabilized power conversion efficiency of 29.3 percent.
Researchers develop new method to synthesize two-dimensional monolayer polymeric fullerene, a unique member of the carbon material family. The material exhibits interesting properties, including anisotropic behavior and moderate bandgap, making it a potential candidate for electronic devices.
Researchers have successfully synthesized a new type of carbon allotrope called holey graphyne, which has semiconductor properties and can be used in various applications. The material was created using a bottom-up approach and consists of alternately linked benzene rings and C≡C bonds.
Researchers have synthesized a new form of carbon glass with three-dimensional bonds, the hardest known glass material. The discovery has potential for mass production and opens up new possibilities in devices and electronics.
Scientists have successfully synthesized the first conjoined bismacrocycle with all phenylene units, a complex material that has potential in photoelectric and supramolecular applications. The molecule's unique structure allows it to form a peanut-shaped host-guest complex with fullerene derivatives.
Zhan Xiaowei's group has developed a new class of molecular design strategies for fused-ring electron acceptors (FREAs), leading to unprecedented breakthroughs in organic solar cells. The discovery has surpassed fullerenes in performance and opened up new applications in perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and more.
Researchers have successfully developed a highly efficient technique for producing one-dimensional fullerene crystals, called fullerene finned-micropillar (FFMP), that can be produced in an hour. The team achieved this significant breakthrough by utilizing a small heating apparatus and annealing process.
Researchers have successfully developed a new, efficient method to create water-soluble fullerene compounds with high anti-HIV activity. This breakthrough could pave the way for new-generation drugs based on these compounds, offering hope for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Researchers developed a novel approach for preparing thin fullerene films from aqueous solutions, reducing environmental risks and making organic electronics more accessible. The method enabled fabrication of organic field-effect transistors with high charge carrier mobility and gas sensors.
Researchers have discovered fullerene compounds that can effectively kill non-small-cell lung carcinoma cells without harming healthy cells. The anti-tumor activity of these compounds has great potential for the development of new treatments for this aggressive form of cancer.
Scientists have discovered a new reaction to obtain water-soluble fullerene derivatives with high antiviral activity against flu viruses, HIV, HSV, and CMV. This breakthrough opens opportunities for developing effective antiviral drugs capable of suppressing untreatable infections.
Scientists at FAU have developed a new organic molecule that absorbs more light than fullerenes and is very durable. The hybrid printed photovoltaics achieved a certified power conversion efficiency of 12.25%, setting a new record for solution-based organic single-junction solar cells.
Researchers developed a method to simulate fullerene complexes, which can help understand their electron acceptor properties and electrostatic potential energy. The new model provides a better understanding of the relationships between electrons and fullerenes.
Scientists synthesize a nanoscale Saturn system consisting of a spherical C60 fullerene as the planet and a flat macrocycle made of six anthracene units as the ring. The structure is confirmed by spectroscopic and X-ray analyses, enabling a new structural motif for researchers.
A research team led by the University of Tsukuba has successfully imaged single Li+@C60 molecules using scanning tunneling microscopy. The study provides valuable insights into the electronic properties of lithium-doped fullerenes, which can be used to optimize their performance in optoelectronic and switching devices.
A team of astronomers found fullerenes in the interstellar medium using data from the VLT telescope. The discovery could lead to breakthroughs in producing these carbon nanostructures, which are currently expensive and produced in limited quantities.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to enhance the conductivity of organic solar cells, enabling electrons to travel longer distances. This breakthrough could lead to the development of transparent solar cells that can be integrated into windows and other surfaces.
Scientists simulated the structure of fullerite and single crystal diamond to show how fullerite can become ultrahard. The results suggest that part of the fullerite turns into diamond under pressure, while the other part remains compressed within the diamond, increasing its bulk modulus.
Physicists have developed a methodology to solve the Schrödinger equation describing the behavior of an atom interacting with an external light pulse, yielding a theoretical description of how external light rays affect the energy levels of hydrogen atoms trapped inside fullerenes. The study reveals key aspects of the ionization proces...
Researchers at UCSB have developed a simple method to master the electrical properties of polymer semiconductors by adding specific molecules that 'trap' charge carriers. This technique allows for efficient design and manufacture of organic circuitry with varying complexity, while maintaining economical manufacturing costs.
Researchers have identified a new organic molecule that converts a large amount of sunlight, enabling the development of stable solar cells with high efficiency. The new technology offers several benefits, including lower production costs and increased flexibility.
A scientist at Lomonosov Moscow State University studied the influence of carbon nanotube 'stuffing' on their electronic properties. The researcher identified four main reasons why this method is promising for tailoring electronic properties.
A team of chemists has developed a unique combination of PBDB-T and ITIC that converts sunlight into electricity with an efficiency of 11%, surpassing most solar cells with fullerenes. The discovery paves the way for low-cost and reliable solar energy, with good thermal stability and potential for commercialization.
Researchers found that carbon nanomaterials, like C60 molecules, can enter immune cell membranes without triggering a response. This passive entry allows the materials to escape and evade the cell's disposal mechanisms.
Researchers from Max Planck Institute achieve light-induced lossless electricity transmission in fullerenes, contributing to the search for practical superconducting materials. The discovery could lead to a better understanding of high-temperature superconductivity and the development of artificial superconductors.
Scientists have developed a new guideline for synthesizing fullerene electron acceptors, revealing the importance of stereomeric effects on photovoltaic performance. The study investigates the impact of molecular packing and crystal structure on fullerene derivatives' efficiency.
Researchers designed a giant molecule formed by thirteen fullerenes covered by carbohydrates to block the Ebola virus receptor, inhibiting cell infection. The study highlights the potential of these giant molecules as antiviral agents, paving the way for new treatments.
Researchers at UCLA have created a novel system that can store solar energy for several weeks, unlike current systems which only hold energy for a few microseconds. The breakthrough design is inspired by photosynthesis and uses polymer donors and nano-scale fullerene acceptors to separate charges.
Researchers discovered corannulene's potential as a material for future electronic devices due to its easily accessible energy levels. The molecule can form a tunneling effect when connected in a row, making it suitable for constructing molecular circuits.
Researchers have found that temperature-controlled aggregation in new semi-conducting polymers enables high-efficiency organic solar cells with efficiencies up to 10.8%, paving the way for mass production and a commercially viable alternative source of energy.
Researchers have developed a new method to create charged molecules using liquid helium, enabling the creation of stable fullerene dianions. This breakthrough opens up new avenues for chemical research and exploration.
Alicia Boole Stott and Ludwig Schlaefli showed that six platonic solids have four-dimensional counterparts, featuring strange symmetries. The spinorial construction explains these symmetries, shedding new light on both three- and four-dimensional geometries.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified a new class of molecular acceptors that can be used to replace fullerenes in organic solar cells, improving their efficiency and reducing costs. This breakthrough could unlock the door to more efficient and cheaper solar cells.
Researchers are working on developing a scalable quantum computer using electron spins and nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamonds. The goal is to overcome the limitations of silicon technology, enabling complex quantum calculations.
Researchers at the University of Florida have successfully ignited nanoparticles using a weak laser, with potential applications in cancer treatment, explosives, and precise lithography. The discovery could lead to more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies in various industries.
Researchers are exploring the environmental implications of nanotechnology, focusing on the fate and transport of natural and manufactured nanomaterials in ecosystems. Studies have shown that nanoparticles can be toxic if inhaled, and may undergo chemical transformations in the atmosphere, increasing their solubility and potential for ...
NC State researchers investigate how engineered nanomaterials interact with biological systems, focusing on fullerenes' size and surface charge effects. The study aims to understand nanoparticles' absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) in the body.
Researchers at NIST have advanced understanding of organic films in solar cells, revealing ways to control their formation and optimize performance. By changing electrode surface properties, they reduced barriers between polymers and fullerenes, improving photocurrent and reducing accumulation of fullerenes.
Scientists at Virginia Tech have developed a hands-off process for filling fullerenes with radio-active material, increasing control of radiation therapy. The new material allows for targeted localization and potentially fewer side effects in brain tumor treatment.
Scientists have successfully synthesized a soccer-ball-shaped molecule made of 60 carbon atoms, dubbed the C80 fullerene. The researchers used pentaphosphaferrocene and copper chloride as building blocks and a carborane template to form the spherical supermolecule.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have created a new class of stable molecules that could revolutionize the field of molecular semiconductors. The discovery involves replacing one atom in a carbon fullerene with nitrogen, creating a unique electronic bond that could improve the sensitivity of MRI and NMR technologies.
Researchers aim to inform safety by design, safe disposal, and safe manufacturing handling for industrial-scale nanoparticles. The study tracks tagged nanoparticles in the environment to determine their bioaccumulation and transport through the food chain.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that certain organic molecules can conduct electricity as well as metal, providing a new strategy for designing electronic materials. The finding is based on the study of fullerenes, which can mimic the behavior of highly conductive atoms.
Researchers have produced molecular chimeras by binding fullerene receptors to a fullerene molecule, forming short chains of linked nanopearls. These aggregates exhibit special binding interactions between electrons, making them promising for efficient optoelectronic components.