Diamond Molecules Found in Petroleum

摘要: We recently reported [1,2] the discovery and isolation of new members hydrogen-terminated diamond series, ∼1 to ∼2 nm sized higher diamondoids from petroleum. Crystallographic studies revealed a wealth molecules that are nanometer-sized rods, helices, discs, pyramids, etc. Highly rigid, well-defined, readily derivatizable structures make them valuable molecular building blocks for nanotechnology. now produce certain in gram quantities. Although more stable than graphite particles comparable size, extraordinarily difficult synthesize. Attempts synthesize were abandoned 1980’s. examined extracts diamond-containing materials synthesized by CO2 laser-induced gas-phase synthesis [3] commercial CVD an attempt detect diamantane undecamantane. However, high-sensitivity GCMS detected no these materials.