Abstract
Using in situ Raman spectroscopy and resistance measurements we demonstrate the existence of a whole family of azafulleride phases. Six phases with were identified from a detailed spectroscopic study of the intercalation physics and chemistry. Intriguingly, the most stable phases were observed for and whereas minimum resistance was observed for This supports a strong localization of the extra charge density introduced by the nitrogen substitution for all stable phases. These findings together with the observation that the dimer dissociates before is formed allowed us to get insight into the effects of cage distortion and chemical doping as well as into the electronic properties of fullerene intercalation compounds.
- Received 21 August 2000
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.63.140301
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