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    Fullerene C60  in a spherical shape is an extremely stable form of carbon having molecules of 60 atoms arranged in a polyhedron resembling a geodesic sphere. Fullerene 60 consists of interconnected pentagons and hexagons and is believed to be a major constituent of soot.  Fullerenes , were one of the first nanoparticles/nanopowder discovered. This discovery happened in 1985 by a trio of researchers working out of Rice University named Richard Smalley, Harry Kroto, and Robert Curl. The molecule, having its carbon atoms linked to three other carbon atoms by covalent bonds in the same pattern of hexagons and pentagons giving a buckyball the spherical structure, which resembled something like a soccer ball. It reminded them of something from the field of architecture—the futuristic “geodesic” domes invented by Buckminster Fuller in the 1930s. So they gave this new molecule the name “buckminsterfullerene” and although it is usually shorted to “fullerene” or “b...

A fullerene is a molecule of carbon in the form of a hollow sphere , ellipsoid , tube , and many other shapes. Spherical fullerenes, also referred to as Buckminsterfullerenes or buckyballs, resemble the balls used in association football . Cylindrical fullerenes are also called carbon nanotubes (buckytubes). Fullerenes are similar in structure to graphite , which is composed of stacked graphene sheets of linked hexagonal rings. Unless Fullerene are cylindrical, they must also contain pentagonal (or sometimes heptagonal) rings. The first fullerene molecule to be discovered, and the family's namesake, buckminsterfullerene (C 60 ), was manufactured in 1985 by Richard Smalley , Robert Curl , James Heath , Sean O'Brien , and Harold Kroto at Rice University . Since the discovery of fullerenes in 1985, structural variations on fullerenes have evolved well beyond the individual clusters themselves. http://piyushcharan.yolasite.com/resources/NANO_NO... https://nanogra...

One of the most important uses of Fullerene is medicine. Fullerenes are active molecules. Fullerene molecule can be used as an antioxidant because it can easily react with radicals due to the high affinity of the electron. At the same time, Fullerene is used as an anti-aging and anti-damage agent in the cosmetic sector. Fullerenes are used as antiviral agents. This use is provided by its unique molecular structure, antioxidant effect and biological compatibility. Some Fullerenes can form conjugates with proteins and DNA. This situation is thought to help the development of anti-cancer treatments. Fullerene molecule can be used in drug delivery area. The surface of Fullerene is covered with a chemotherapeutic agent. This agent finds the cancer cell and is transported directly there. It has also been shown that the Fullerene reagent forms a protective layer on the DNA and extends the DNA life of the endosomes. May be used for osteoporosis treatment becaus...

The real name is buckminster fullerene. Fullerene are the third allotrope form of carbon material after graphite and diomand. Fullerene are the three-dimensional spherical shape of the graphene layer. The first fullerene is formed by the condensation of carbon atoms formed by evaporation of graphite by laser.  The first fullerene molecule was discovered and prepared in 1985 by Richard Smalley, Robert Curl, James Heath, Sean O’Brien, and Harold Kroto at Rice University. The name come from Buckminster Fuller, whose geodesic domes it resembles. The most stable and common of fullerenes is the C 60 molecule. This molecule is a pure carbon molecule consisting of 60 atoms. In the structure of the C60 molecule there are 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons. If the fullerene is so special, it is the superior physical and chemical properties that the stable and solid structure provides. The hardness of fullerene is harder than diamond. Also, the ductility of fullerene is...