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FIRST Molecules Research Center

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FIRST

Fullertube Interdisciplinary Research Science and Tehnology

About the center.

The FIRST Molecules Research Center fosters the inclusion of diverse educational and scientific backgrounds. We seek to engage strategic partners who will perform seminal research into new molecule science, fundamental properties, and application-driven research to benefit society. In serving the global scientific community, we will disseminate new molecules (e.g., fullertubes) by a variety of mechanisms, including collaboration, purchase, subcontract, and joint research grant submissions.

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Professor Stevenson and a student working in a chem lab.
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Research focused.

The FIRST Molecules Research Center is dedicated to creating and studying new molecules called Fullertubes. Our groundbreaking work includes discovering new types of Fullertubes and increasing production efficiency with metal additives. By experimenting with methods like electric-arc and flame synthesis, we have achieved promising preliminary results.

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Collaboration

Growing a network across the globe.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and we invite researchers, labs, and universities to join our symbiotic relationship. Embracing diverse perspectives, we welcome experts from various fields to enrich our research. 

Our collaborative efforts have spanned various fields, including X-ray crystallography for structural elucidation, electrochemistry and derivatization for photovoltaics, magnetic resonance and theoretical calculations for electronics, as well as mechanisms, growth models, surface interactions, Raman, ESR spectroelectrochemistry, halogenation, reactivity, and catalysts. And this is only the beginning of our global impact. Become a collaborator and be a part of pioneering discoveries together.

Contact Us

Have questions?

 

Contact the FIRST Molecules Research Center at [email protected] or 260-481-6829.