Rapid Removal of D-5h Isomer Using the "Stir and Filter Approach" and Isolation of Large Quantities of Isomerically Pure Sc₃N@C₈₀ Metallic Nitride Fullerenes

Authors

Steven Stevenson, University of Southern Mississippi
Mary A. Mackey, University of Southern Mississippi
Curtis E. Coumbe, University of Southern Mississippi
J. Paige Phillips Buchanan, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Bevan Elliott, Clemson University
Luis Echegoyen, Clemson University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-16-2007

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

The availability of isomerically pure samples of metallic nitride fullerenes (e.g., Sc3N@C-80) is paramount for accurate characterization and experimentation. In this Communication, we report a rapid (13 h) removal of contaminant D-5h Sc3N@C-80 isomer and the subsequent isolation of large quantities (0.112 g) of isomerically pure I-h Sc3N@C-80 metallofullerenes using a diaminosilica "Stir and Filter Approach" process. Confirmation of D-5h isomer removal is obtained via HPLC and electrochemical analysis.

Publication Title

Journal of the American Chemical Society

Volume

129

Issue

19

First Page

6072

Last Page

6073

Recommended Citation

Stevenson, S., Mackey, M. A., Coumbe, C. E., Buchanan, J. P., Elliott, B., Echegoyen, L. (2007). Rapid Removal of D-5h Isomer Using the "Stir and Filter Approach" and Isolation of Large Quantities of Isomerically Pure Sc₃N@C₈₀ Metallic Nitride Fullerenes. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 129(19), 6072-6073.
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