Functionalized nanoscale carbon fibers and tubes of the formula:
##STR1##
wherein Ar is selected from the group consisting of:
##STR2##
wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, H3C—(CH2)n—
and
##STR3##
wherein n has a value of 0-10. Also provided is a process for functionalizing
nanoscale carbon fibers or tubes.