Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol.110, No.34, 16979-16981, 2006
Determination of the thermal stability of the fullerene dimers C-120, C120O, and C120O2
We have produced the fullerene dimers C-120, C120O, and C120O2 by a high-speed vibration milling technique. The thermal stability of C-120, C120O, and C120O2 has been studied in the temperature range 150-350 degrees C for up to 4 h under vacuum. The bridging oxygen atoms were found to substantially increase the stability of the fullerene dimer molecules.