Forming Aromatic Hemispheres on Transition‐Metal Surfaces

Abstract

Bowled over: Hexabenzocoronene (HBC) binds to the surface of a ruthenium crystal through its “radialene” π bonds. Measurements on the product after heating of the HBC–surface complex are consistent with a bowl-shaped molecular fragment that is strongly bound, rim down, to the metal surface. This structure represents a new type of seed that could be used to grow single-walled carbon nanotubes of specific diameter and chirality. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z701117_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.