Two-dimensional graphene nanoribbons

J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Apr 2;130(13):4216-7. doi: 10.1021/ja710234t. Epub 2008 Mar 7.

Abstract

A new synthetic strategy toward novel linear two-dimensional graphene nanoribbons up to 12 nm has been established. The nanoribbons are characterized by MS, UV/vis, and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Various microscopic studies of these novel structures showed a high tendency to self-assemble.