Encapsulation of transition metal atoms into carbon nanotubes: a supramolecular approach
Jian Fan1, Thomas W Chamberlain, Yu Wang
1School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
Abstract:
A functionalised fullerene incorporating a double-chelating group binds transition metal cations and acts as an effective vehicle for delivering metals into carbon nanotubes.


