| abstract |
A method for forming trimetallic nitride endohedral metallofullerenes having the general formula A3-nXnN@Cm, wherein A is a first metal, X is an optional second metal, n is an integer from 0-3, and m is an even integer from about 60 to about 200 is described. The method includes heating a mixture of carbon, a first metal, an option second metal, and a nitrogen containing compound in a reactor that has been sealed under vacuum at a temperature and for a time effective to form trimetallic nitride endohedral metallofullerenes. |