Near-infrared laser-induced decomposition of C60 dissolved in toluene

L. Juha, B. Ehrenberg, S. Couris, E. Koudoumas, V. Hamplová, Z. Pokorná, A. Müllerová, M. Pavel

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Abstract

In this paper we describe the efficient and substantial decomposition of C60 in toluene solution, induced by moderate intensity (I = 20 - 55 MW cm-2) near infrared (λ = 1064 nm) laser radiation. This behavior is surprising since both uncharged fullerene and toluene do not have any absorption bands at this wavelength. The decomposition efficiency and products are investigated with UV-Vis absorption spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid-chromatography (HPLC). Possible mechanisms of the fullerene decomposition are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)319-336
Number of pages18
JournalFullerene Science and Technology
Volume8
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

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Funding Information:
This research was supported by the Czech Ministry of Education grant ME328.

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