Novel {\lambda}^3-Iodane Based Functionalization of Synthetic Carbon Allotropes (SCAs) - Common Concepts and Quantification of the Degree of Addition

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new method for covalently functionalizing carbon allotropes using {\

Contribution

It presents a novel {\

Findings

Successful functionalization of carbon nanotubes and graphene.

Quantification of detached functional groups via TG-GC/MS.

Addresses challenges in characterizing degree of functionalization.

Abstract

The covalent functionalization of carbon allotropes represents a main topic in the growing field of nano materials. However, the development of functional architectures is impeded by the intrinsic polydispersibility of the respective starting material, the unequivocal characterization of the introduced functional moieties and the exact determination of the degree of functionalization. Based on a novel carbon allotrope functionalization reaction, utilizing {\lambda}^3-iodanes as radical precursor systems, we were able to demonstrate the feasibility to separate and to quantify thermally detached functional groups, formerly covalently linked to carbon nanotubes and graphene via TG-GC/MS.