Preparation of Fullerene Function Materials under Ultrasonic Irradiation : Review

Oxygen adducts were among the first reported fullerene derivatives, and they have continued to be the subject of many subsequent investigations by experimental and theoretical researchers. A literature survey is presented summarizing the preparation, purification, characterization, and stabilities of fullerene oxides and ozonides. Published data on the 13C NMR spectra, thermal dissociation reaction products and kinetics, and photolysis products of these compounds are compiled and presented in tabular form. Ultrasound in synthetic chemistry became more and more interesting. The combination of the unique properties of fullerenes with polymers makes these materials potential candidates for many applications, such as oxidation of fullerene, preparation of water-soluble fullerene and systhesis of fullerene[C60]-metal nanoparticles. Keyword: Fullerene, Ultrasonic irradiation, water-soluble, oxidation