Synthesisoffullerenec₆0 Nanotubeswith N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidoneasgoodsolvent

The synthesis of C₆₀ nanotubes in the pyridine system exist the problem of low tubular rate, as well as the toxicity smell of pyridine itself. To solve the above problems, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, was used as good solvent due to its low volatility and toxicity to replace pyridine in the synthesis of C₆₀ nanotubes, which will help the large-scale green synthesis of C₆₀ nanotubes. At the same time, C₆₀ nanotubes prepared with N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone showed high hollow structure and uniform size.The C₆₀ nanotubes present three different morphologies the fence-like nanotubes, porous nanotubes, hexagonal nanotubes. Through discussion and analysis of the experimental conditions, the paper provides the optimum conditions to prepare C₆₀ nanotubes with different morphologies for the purpose to improve the repetition rate and tube output rate.According to UV-vis spectra of C₆₀ mother solution and C₆₀ nanotubes with different morphologies, possible growth mechanisms of C₆₀ nanotubes are proposed that the synthesis of C₆₀ nanotubes is closely related the formation of charge transfer complex and the packing structure.