Time-dependent non-linear size change of C 60 -ethylenediamine adduct particles in formation process

Addition reaction between C 60 and ethylenediamine occurred at room temperature in an ambient condition. C 60 -ethylenediamine adduct particles were prepared by mixing toluene solutions of C 60 and ethyelenediamine. Average diameter of the C 60 -ethylenediamine adduct particles was changed non-linearly according to the reaction time, which were observed using transmission electron microscopy. Early stage of the reaction, the diameter of the adduct particles was changed from about 250 to about 430 nm. Then, the size of the adduct particles was converged to about 300 nm. During this addition reaction, the crystalline sizes of adduct particles were constant about 2–3 nm, regardless of the sizes of the adduct particles, which were determined by X-ray diffraction measurement. Graphical abstract ᅟ