The versatility of empty fullerenes and carbon nanotubes as integrative building blocks in electron-donor-acceptor structures is already established. However, these carbon nanostructures have typically been considered as the acceptor counterparts. In contrast, endohedral metallofullerenes, incorporating metals within their inner cavities, have been scarcely investigated. In this contribution, we will present our recent results on the preparation of electroactive carbon allotropes, mostly considering their less explored electron-donor ability, and the role of the incorporated metals in the case of endohedral metallofullerenes. 

Tuning the electronic properties of synthetic carbon allotropes

245th National Meeting (2013)

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