Gustavo G.C. Soares , Kaue Rigolo , Danilo Dini , Jose Mauricio Rosolen
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Self-assembly graphene into fullerenes and hollow spherical graphene particles during anodic polarization of graphite
This study reports the self-assembly of graphene, obtained by anodic polarization of graphite in an ethanol-water-NaOH electrolyte, into fullerenes and hollow spherical graphene particles. MALDI mass spectrometry and UV–Vis spectroscopy confirmed that smaller fullerenes (C55, C60) and larger species with AMU up to 1951 Da (equivalent to C160) emerged after purification and centrifugation. SEM and AFM revealed the presence of hollow spherical particles, while HRTEM identified agglomerates of both small and giant fullerenes. During the synthesis, hydroxyl radicals (●OH) and hydroxide ions (OH−) acted as co-reactants and cleaved graphite with consequent production of fullerene-based structures. This room-temperature electrochemical approach offers scalable, bottom-up synthesis of novel carbon-based nanomaterials as well as organic compounds.
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DRM is a leading international journal that publishes new fundamental and applied research on all forms of diamond, the integration of diamond with other advanced materials and development of technologies exploiting diamond. The synthesis, characterization and processing of single crystal diamond, polycrystalline films, nanodiamond powders and heterostructures with other advanced materials are encouraged topics for technical and review articles. In addition to diamond, the journal publishes manuscripts on the synthesis, characterization and application of other related materials including diamond-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron and carbon nitrides. Articles are sought on the chemical functionalization of diamond and related materials as well as their use in electrochemistry, energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological sensing, imaging, thermal management, photonic and quantum applications, electron emission and electronic devices.
The International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials has evolved into the largest and most well attended forum in the field of diamond, providing a forum to showcase the latest results in the science and technology of diamond and other carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and diamond-like carbon. Run annually in association with Diamond and Related Materials the conference provides junior and established researchers the opportunity to exchange the latest results ranging from fundamental physical and chemical concepts to applied research focusing on the next generation carbon-based devices.