Amino acid functionalisation of water soluble carbon nanotubes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2002 Dec 21:(24):3050-1. doi: 10.1039/b209843a.

Abstract

High solubility of SWNTs and MWNTs in water is obtained by organic functionalisation; derivatisation with N-protected glycine is also easily achieved.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Solubility
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Water