In this research, a borane complex was reacted with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in an attempt to add boron to the SWCNTs. The reactive borane-triethylamine complex was chosen in hopes of the addition of boron without the use of extreme temperatures. The SWCNTs were purified and then the reaction was performed in a nitrogen free environment at 25�C. The products of the reaction were then analyzed with FT-IR and UV/Vis spectroscopy. The successful addition of borane to SWCNTs could potentially alter their electronic properties and be a useful avenue of research in nanoelectronics.
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