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Fullerene derivatives exhibit absorption throughout the UV/Vis region up to 750 nm. This feature is important for easy excitation. Once excited, fullerenes may become both electron and energy acceptors. The distinction between these two pathways depends strongly on the partner involved (donor) and on the conditions employed (solvent, etc.).
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Received June 23, 2000. Accepted July 7, 2000
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Kordatos, K., Da Ros, T., Prato, M. et al. Novel Functional Fullerene Materials: Fullerenes as Energy Acceptors. Monatshefte fuer Chemie 132, 63–69 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s007060170145
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s007060170145