Catalysis Letters, Vol.30, No.1-4, 131-134, 1995
Comments on the Use of Buckminsterfullerene Encapsulated in Zeolite-Y as a Potential Catalyst
Buckminsterfullerene encapsulated within zeolite Y is found not to be a reactive radical initiator for the formation of dimethoxyethane from dimethyl ether below 200 degrees C. Above this temperature the expected acid catalysed conversion of dimethyl ether to hydrocarbons is observed. Dimethoxyethane formation is observed when bibenzoyl peroxide is used as a radical initiator. These studies indicate that any radical formed by the encapsulated buckminsterfullerene is relatively unreactive.