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Título del libro: Fullerenes: Chemistry, Natural Sources And Technological Applications
Título del capítulo: Stars, the source of fullerenes

Autores UNAM:
ROBERTO RENE SALCEDO PINTOS;
Autores externos:

Idioma:
Inglés
Año de publicación:
2014
Palabras clave:

Fullerenes; Molecules; Complex compounds; Large regions; Light elements; Natural sources; Organic molecules; Organic substances; Stars


Resumen:

The first natural source of fullerenes appears to be giant systems, where extreme thermodynamic properties may provide an appropriate medium for the birth of these interesting molecules. It may be difficult to find these conditions on the surface of a planet; however, the stars are very interesting bodies with particular characteristics that make them a suitable laboratory for this purpose. The aura of a star comprises a very large region (millions of kilometers), where there are clouds of gases and dust that provide appropriate conditions for these reactions. These conditions can lead to the formation of some light elements (such as atoms) and more complex compounds such as fullerenes and other organic molecules, depending on the proximity of a specific region of the aura to the bulk, as well as the quality of the irradiation of the star. Recent studies have demonstrated that the structures of the compounds found in stars are similar to certain organic substances that occur on Earth. This document aims to show how the stars may constitute the principal natural source for fullerenes and related molecules. © 2014 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.


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