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Carbon‐rich nanostructures: the conversion of acetylenes into materials
Author(s) -
Chernick Erin T.,
Tykwinski Rik R.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of physical organic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.325
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1099-1395
pISSN - 0894-3230
DOI - 10.1002/poc.3160
Subject(s) - reactivity (psychology) , carbyne , chemistry , carbon fibers , nanomaterials , nanotechnology , reinforced carbon–carbon , organic chemistry , catalysis , materials science , composite number , carbene , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , composite material
The inherent thermodynamic instability of the carbon–carbon triple bond offers a unique starting point for the formation of carbon‐rich nanomaterials, which are of increasing importance for use in materials science and technology. Whereas significant efforts have recently been devoted toward suppressing the well‐known reactivity of sp‐hybridized compounds in an effort to obtain the elusive carbon allotrope “carbyne,” this mini‐review will focus on the opposite idea; that is, we explore current research efforts that attempt to harness the reactivity of carbon–carbon triple bonds in a controlled, templated manner that ultimately converts acetylenic precursors into ordered, carbon‐based nanomaterials. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.