Microwave-assisted Functionalization of Carbon Nanostructured Materials
Microwaves have proven to be a powerful ally in any synthetic effort, shortening reaction times considerably and in some cases facilitating the reaction by offering higher yields or fewer byproducts. Since the mid ‘90s microwave-assisted synthesis has found its way into carbon nanostructures, offering significant advantages towards their functionalization. In this review, an overview of the latest trends in microwave-assisted functionalization of carbon nanostructured materials is presented covering major breakthroughs achieved in the last years for this novel, intriguing and non-conventional synthetic approach.
Keywords: Fullerenes; carbon; carbon nanotubes; characterization; functionalization; graphene sheets; hybrids; light emitting devices; medicinal chemistry; microwaves; nanostructured materials; nanotechnology; organic solvents; photodiodes; solubilization
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 April 2011
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