fullerene – Page 2 – TechConnect Briefs

Aggregation and Fate of Fullerene Nanoparticles in Aquatic Environments

Chen K.L., Elimelech M., Yale University, US

Fullerene has unique chemical properties and physical structure, and is emerging in a wide range of electronics and biomedical applications. However, toxicity studies have raised concern that fullerene may have adverse human health effects. With [...]

Continuous Mass Production of Fullerenes and Fullerenic Nanoparticles by 3-Phase AC Plasma Processing

Fabry F., Gruenberger T.M., Gonzalez-Aguilar J., Okuno H., Grivei E., Probst N., Fulcheri L., Flamant G., Charlier J-C, TIMCAL Belgium S.A., BE

A patented plasma technology has been developed over the last ten years for the continuous mass production of fullerenes and fullerene soot by the core partners of a consortium (TIMCAL BELGIUM S.A., EMP-ARMINES and CNRS). [...]

Electrical Property of Fullerene Films Polymerized by Argon Plasma Treatment

Maruyama R., Sony Corporation, JP

Fullerene (C60) is a promising material for nano-carbon device research. Control of the electrical property of C60 is necessary for applications. C60 polymer has great promise because its unique structure allows its electrical and optical [...]