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Surface modifications of fullerite induced by pulsed laser irradiation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

P. Milani
Affiliation:
INFM - Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Milano, via Celoria 16, 20133 Milano, Italy. INFN, Sezione di Milano, via Celoria 16, 20133 Milano, Italy.
M. Manfredini
Affiliation:
INFM - Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Milano, via Celoria 16, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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Abstract

The formation of periodic patterns on fullerite thin film surfaces is observed after irradiation with a pulsed Nd:Yag laser (1064 nm). C60 disruption and subsequent coalescence of the fragments take place, resulting in the formation of carbon nanotubes and polyhedral hollow graphitic particles. The effects of irradiation have been characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman scattering.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1996

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