Fullerenes have a high electron affinity and are employed in a variety of applications, including semiconductors, spectroscopy, and fuel cells. The material's structure is distinct in that its ...

A further key difference from other carbon nanomaterials, is that fullerenes are soluble in organic solvents, expanding the options for processing in solutions. OPVs are one application where the ...

Hollow carbon structures, shaped like a football, called fullerenes. Their applications range from artificial photosynthesis and nonlinear optics to the production of photoactive films and ...

"Using this knowledge, we are now collaborating with experimentalists at University of Warwick to actively develop fullerene substitutes." A patent application has been filed and the scientists ...

Due to its uniquely particular architecture and features, C60 fullerene has brought about new opportunities in biomedicine research, and its application has grown fast. Functionalized C60 fullerenes ...

A work in Nature Communications presents a supramolecular nanocage which encapsulates fullerenes of different sizes and allows the extraction of pure C 60 and C 70 through a washing-based strategy.

Further challenges include exploration of the complete spectrum of electromagnetic radiation to find which bands interact with functionalized fullerenes, optimization of molecular structure for ...

The process is used for applications as diverse as oil spills, biomarkers, and protein structure. The buckyball research results will be important for understanding fullerene formation in ...