A versatile strategy for the functionalization of boron nitride nanotubes

We describe a new method for the functionalization of single- and multi-walled boron nitride nanotubes. Our approach is based on the affinity of the nitrogen atoms of quinuclidine molecules (Lewis bases) for boron atoms incorporated in the nanotubes network (Lewis acids). Specific substitution of th...

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Published in:Journal of materials chemistry 2009-03, Vol.19 (9), p.1271-1275
Main Authors: MAGUER, Aude, LEROY, Eric, BRESSON, Lionel, DORIS, Eric, LOISEAU, Annick, MIOSKOWSKI, Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
Low-dimensional structures (superlattices, quantum well structures, multilayers): structure, and nonelectronic properties
Materials science
Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization
Nanotubes
Physics
Surfaces and interfaces
thin films and whiskers (structure and nonelectronic properties)
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Summary:We describe a new method for the functionalization of single- and multi-walled boron nitride nanotubes. Our approach is based on the affinity of the nitrogen atoms of quinuclidine molecules (Lewis bases) for boron atoms incorporated in the nanotubes network (Lewis acids). Specific substitution of the quinuclidine skeleton permitted solubilization of the nanotubes in different media.
ISSN:0959-9428
1364-5501
DOI:10.1039/b815954h