Synthesis and electronic properties of potassium fulleride nanowires in a mesoporous niobium oxide host

Authors
Ye, B Trudeau, M Antonelli, D
Citation
B. Ye et al., Synthesis and electronic properties of potassium fulleride nanowires in a mesoporous niobium oxide host, ADVAN MATER, 13(1), 2001, pp. 29
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN journal
09359648 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0935-9648(20010105)13:1<29:SAEPOP>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
K3C60 has been quantum-confined inside the pores of mesoporous niobium oxid e. Examination of the electronic properties of this new family of 1D potass ium (shown in pink in the Figure) fullerides shows that, contrary to previo us experimental data on bulk K3C60 (but consistent with theoretical calcula tions), these nanowires are insulating at room temperature and do not under go a superconducting transition at liquid-helium temperature.