2013 Fiscal Year Research-status Report
Production of mesoporous fullerene (C60) with highly crystalline framework to deal with environment and energy problems
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25790021
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Research Institution | National Institute for Materials Science |
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Principal Investigator |
SHRESTHA L.Kumar 独立行政法人物質・材料研究機構, その他部局等, その他 (90588922)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2013-04-01 – 2015-03-31
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| Keywords | Mesoporous fullerene / Nanocrystals |
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| Research Abstract |
In FY2013, I have produced fullerene (C60) microcrystals; zero to higher dimensions, at liquid-liquid interfaces of alcohols and aromatic solvents. These crystals were fully characterized by using XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman scattering, FTIR, and XPS. Morphology of C60 crystals is found to depend on the solvents molecular architecture. Now I am designing mesoporous C60 crystals. Preliminary results show that release of entrapped solvent molecules within the solvated C60 crystal results pore formation and this could be achieved by simple air drying or more effectively upon thermal treatment at higher temperatures > 1000C.
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| Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
1: Research has progressed more than it was originally planned.
Reason
Fullerene micro/nanocrystals from zero to higher dimension could be produced rather in a simple way. Moreover, mesoporous structure could be inserted in fullerene crystals by more than one method. Multifunctional properties would be expected out these systems.
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| Strategy for Future Research Activity |
In FY 2014, surface area of mesoporous C60 crystal will be investigated and then electrochemical, optoelectronic, and vapor sensing properties will be studied in detail.
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| Expenditure Plans for the Next FY Research Funding |
Conference activity was supported by group budget
Research consumables, publications charges, and conference activities
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