Applications of carbon nanotubes, a unique material, are limited by the relative inertness of the carbon surface. A general method of overcoming this is proposed in which the surface is preoxidized, producing various groups on the surface. These surface groups then act as nucleation points. For example, in the electroless plating reaction the surface of the nanotubes becomes decorated with silver particles (see figure). magnified image
IS] Mcaii of the carbon coordinates. The C, ring in 10 is not planar. and [he NlCS changes depending on the point iit which the value is computed The NlCS value at the midpoint between the bridgehead cai bon atoms i\ -11 8 and that a t the center oi'rectanglc formed by tlie other four aromatic cai-bons is -7 8.
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