Near-infrared laser-induced decomposition of C-60 dissolved in toluene

Authors
Juha, L Ehrenberg, B Couris, S Koudoumas, E Hamplova, V Pokorna, Z Mullerova, A Pavel, M
Citation
L. Juha et al., Near-infrared laser-induced decomposition of C-60 dissolved in toluene, FUL SCI TEC, 8(4-5), 2000, pp. 319-336
Citations number
54
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
FULLERENE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
1064122X → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
4-5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
319 - 336
Database
ISI
SICI code
1064-122X(2000)8:4-5<319:NLDOCD>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
In this paper we describe the efficient and substantial decomposition of C- 60 in toluene solution, induced by moderate intensity (I = 20 - 55 MW cm(-2 )) near infrared (lambda = 1064 nm) laser radiation. This behavior is surpr ising since both uncharged fullerene and toluene do not have any absorption bands at this wavelength. The decomposition efficiency and products are in vestigated with UV-Vis absorption spectrophotometry and high-performance li quid-chromatography (HPLC). Possible mechanisms of the fullerene decomposit ion are discussed.