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Abstract
In this work, we have studied the affinity of pure C60 fullerenes with water. Although C60 have always been known as hydrophobic particles, we show that this characteristic does not remain when contact between C60 and H2O is forced by mechanical stirring. Light scattering measurements and transmission electron microscopy observations revealed the presence of C60 aggregates remaining stable in water after stirring, with a large nanometric size range. Water adsorption/desorption isotherms, confirmed the hydrophilic character of these nano‐clusters, resulting form hydration of the initial hydrophobic C60.
Acknowledgments
The authors greatfully aknowledge Dr. M. Delsanti, Dr. O. Spalla, and Kemesys Society for their respective easy access to SLS and PCS tools.
