Carbon buckyballs

Carbon buckyballs, also known as fullerenes or buckminsterfullerenes, are molecules composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a spherical, cage-like structure resembling a geodesic dome. They are a form of carbon allotrope, similar to graphite and diamond, but with unique properties like electrical conductivity, strength, and stability. These molecules are nano-sized, typically made up of 60 or more carbon atoms, and have potential applications in materials science, medicine, and electronics due to their ability to encapsulate other molecules and conduct energy efficiently.