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C-C bonds using radicals derived from the solvent molecules instead of attaching an aromatic moiety from the reactant present in the system through the expected C-O linkage. Verification of the structure of the chemically bound functional groups through hydrolysis opens the route to further modification of SWCNT surfaces using the labile ester connection. By gaining a better understanding of the emergence and behavior of the generated radicals, we demonstrate the possibility of controlling the density of introduced defects, as well as the selectivity of the functionalization process. The identification of the underlying chemical pathways responsible for the functionalization of SWCNTs paves the way for the design of precise methods of SWCNT modification to adjust their photonic characteristics for specific applications.
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