Thesis advisor: Lawrence T. Scott / Carbon nanotubes have demonstrated unique characteristics of strength, flexibility, and electrical conductivity. The ultimate goal of this research is to develop a chemical synthesis of a [5,5] carbon nanotube endcap. Three different projects were undertaken in an effort to realize this goal. The first was the production of appreciable quantities of tetrabromocorannulene, a precursor to the endcap. The second was an exploration of a proof of principle C44H14 bowl, and the third was the development of a boronic acid that would add functionality to tetrabromocorannulene, and ultimately a bowl. / Thesis (BS) — Boston College, 2009. / Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: College Honors Program. / Discipline: Chemistry.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BOSTON/oai:dlib.bc.edu:bc-ir_104430 |
| Date | January 2009 |
| Creators | Curtis, Kristen R. |
| Publisher | Boston College |
| Source Sets | Boston College |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, thesis |
| Format | electronic, application/pdf |
| Rights | Copyright is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted. |
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