The Physics of Fullerene-Based and Fullerene-Related Materials (Physics and Chemistry of Materials with Low-Dimensional Structures) [Hardcover]

W. Andreoni (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0792362349 | ISBN-13: 978-0792362340 | Publication Date: May 15, 2000 | Edition: 1st

Krätschmer and Huffman's revolutionary discovery of a new solid phase of carbon, solid C60, in 1990 opened the way to an entire new class of materials with physical properties so diverse that their richness has not yet been fully exploited. Moreover, as a by-product of fullerene research, carbon nanotubes were later identified, from which novel nanostructures originated that are currently fascinating materials scientists worldwide. Rivers of words have been written on both fullerenes and nanotubes, in the form of journal articles, conference proceedings and books. The present book offers, in a concise and self-contained manner, the basics of the science of these materials as well as detailed information on those aspects that have so far been better explored. Structural, electronic and dynamical properties are described as obtained from various measurements and state-of-the-art calculations. Their interrelation emerges as well as their possible dependence on, for example, preparation conditions or methods of investigation. By presenting and comparing data from different sources, experiment and theory, this book helps the reader to rapidly master the basic knowledge, to grasp important issues and critically discuss them. Ultimately, it aims to inspire him or her to find novel ways to approach still open questions. As such, this book is addressed to new researchers in the field as well as experts.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 445 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792362349
• ISBN-13: 978-0792362340
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars SCIENCE OF FULLERENE MATERIALS, November 14, 2001

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Zdenek SLANINA (Toyohashi, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Physics of Fullerene-Based and Fullerene-Related Materials (Physics and Chemistry of Materials with Low-Dimensional Structures) (Hardcover)

The book consists of a series of articles on C60
research advances mainly across the chemistry-physics
areas. It is opened by a preface from Sir Harold Kroto
and his vision of C60 as 'multitalented molecule'
for the twenty-first century.

The first chapter written by W. Kratschmer deals with
historical, technical, and mechanistic aspects of fullerene
production. Then, a big block of three articles from J. E.
Fischer et al. concentrates on fullerene intercalation
compounds. Their first contribution discusses production,
characterization and solid state properties of the
intercalation compounds. The second article of the triad
is a comprehensive survey of structure and superconductivity
of alkali metal fullerides. Finally, the third contribution
from J. E. Fischer et al. reports other fullerides
(including intercalation compounds of C70) and
intercalated nanotubes.

Contribution by J. Fink et al. deals with experimental
studies of the electronic structure and properties of pristine,
intercalated, and endohedral fullerenes and heterofullerenes.
K. Prassides treats dimer and polymer phases in doped
fullerenes. The following chapter by H. Kuzmany and J. Winter
is a comprehensive description of vibrational properties
of fullerenes and fullerides. W. Andreoni and P. Giannozzi
discuss calculations of structural properties of C60
and its derivatives based on density-functional theory.
The chapter by M. S. Dresselhaus et al. surveys
important aspects and properties of carbon nanotubes.
The following article from S. G. Louie concentrates on
electronic behaviour of carbon and boron-carbon-nitrogen
nanotubes. The volume closes with a chapter from J-L. Hodeau
et al. on pressure studies of fullerenes.

The book represents a valuable contribution to the steadily
growing fullerene literature. In overall, it is a well
balanced physically-oriented cross-section through fullerene
science and it should certainly find its way to every
library in the field.

ISBN: 0-7923-6234-9

5.0 out of 5 stars Physics of Fullerene-Based and Fullerene-Related Materials, October 31, 2001

By 

Zdenek SLANINA (Toyohashi, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Physics of Fullerene-Based and Fullerene-Related Materials (Physics and Chemistry of Materials with Low-Dimensional Structures) (Hardcover)

Fullerene science remembered a triad of anniversaries
in 1995: 25 years since C60 appeared in the literature,
10 years since it was observed in the gas-phase, and 5 years
since it was prepared in macroscopic amounts as a solid
material. The triad was commemorated, inter alia,
at the NATO workshop which was included in the program of
the Enrico Fermi School and held in Varenna, Italy
in June 1995.

The book opens with a survey article from Kroto et al.
which places the events into a historical perspective
and links them with the contemporary research front. The
theme is further elaborated by articles from the other
three capital cities of fullerene science, written by
Smalley et al., Kratschmer and finally Huffman.
The four articles are combined into the first chapter:
Past, Present and New Horizons.

The words chemical physics from the title could
equally well read chemistry and physics,
as the following eight specialized chapters
indeed give a representative cross-section
of the present fullerene science. The individual
chapters are: Formation and Structural Growth,
Physical Properties, High Fullerenes and Endohedrals,
Exohedrals, Functionalization, Intercalated C60
Compounds, Carbon Nanotubes, Non-carbon Nanostructures.
Altogether 28 contributions expose the on-going
research in its width and vigor.

This is a valuable volume, well balanced scientifically
as well as geographically, relevant to basically any
subfield of carbon-cluster studies. The book, no doubt,
will find its way into the libraries of many fullerene
groups. The volume was published in the NATO ASI Series, E:
Applied Sciences - Vol. 316, and it has altogether 498 pp.

ISBN 0-7923-4000-0