Fullerene-modified Dacron track membranes and adsorption of nitroxyl radicals on these membranes

Fullerene-containing track membranes have been created using a Dacron film with C60 fullerene molecules physically grafted on their surface. The membranes were studied by IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and electron paramagnetic resonance. The fullerene molecules form aggregates on the membrane surface. The experiments with adsorption of Tempo nitroxyl radical showed that the sorption capacity of fullerene-containing Dacron track membranes is significantly greater than that of the initial membranes.