Fullerene Evolution in Flame-Generated Soot

Direct observation of the chemical evolution of flame-generated soot was demonstrated for the first time using real-time aerosol mass spectrometry. The data presented unambiguously show the transformation of particle phase polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) into carbonaceous soot containing ful...

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Published inJournal of the American Chemical Society Vol. 122; no. 47; pp. 11596 - 11601
Main Authors Reilly, P. T. A, Gieray, R. A, Whitten, W. B, Ramsey, J. M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Chemical Society 29.11.2000
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Summary:Direct observation of the chemical evolution of flame-generated soot was demonstrated for the first time using real-time aerosol mass spectrometry. The data presented unambiguously show the transformation of particle phase polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) into carbonaceous soot containing fullerenes. The mechanism of fullerene formation in the particle phase that is revealed is not consistent with conventional gas-phase formation mechanisms. This mechanism suggests the possibility of a controlled condensed phase synthesis of fullerenes.
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ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/ja003521v