Spherical Fullerenes

Spherical fullerenes are carbon-based molecules shaped like hollow spheres, similar to tiny footballs. They consist of carbon atoms arranged in a pattern of interconnected pentagons and hexagons, forming a stable, cage-like structure. This unique architecture gives fullerenes remarkable stability and interesting properties, such as conducting electricity and absorbing light. They are often called "buckyballs" because of their resemblance to a soccer ball. These molecules have potential applications in materials science, electronics, medicine, and nanotechnology due to their strength, conductivity, and ability to interact with other molecules on a nanoscale.