Fullerene Nanostructures

Fullerene nanostructures are tiny, soccer-ball-shaped molecules made entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a spherical, tube, or ellipsoidal pattern. The most famous example is buckyballs, which resemble geodesic domes and are similar in structure to the carbon atoms in graphite or charcoal. Due to their unique shape, fullerenes have remarkable properties like high strength, electrical conductivity, and chemical stability. These features make them useful in various advanced applications, including materials science, electronics, medicine, and energy storage, offering potential for innovations in nanotechnology and new materials development.