Mr. Koteshwar Rao Vakkanti
Creative Fullerenes
Fullerene is a type of carbon molecule composed of carbon atoms arranged in a spherical, ellipsoidal, or cylindrical structure. The most well-known fullerene is C60, which forms a shape resembling a soccer ball, also known as a buckyball. Fullerenes are part of a broader class of carbon allotropes, alongside graphite, diamond, and nanotubes. They have unique properties, such as high stability, electrical conductivity, and the ability to absorb and store energy.
- Fullerenes have unique chemical properties, like the ability to absorb and store energy. Their spherical structure makes them stable and able to encapsulate other atoms or molecules.
- They are generally used in nanotechnology, medicine (like drug delivery), and electronics.
Graphene
Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms in a two-dimensional honeycomb structure, known for its remarkable properties: it is extremely strong (about 200 times stronger than steel), an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, flexible, nearly transparent, and chemically reactive. These properties enable potential applications across various fields, including
- electronics (transistors, sensors),
- energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries),
- composites (reinforcement in construction and automotive industries) and
- biomedical uses (drug delivery, imaging).
Ongoing research aims to further explore graphene's capabilities, although challenges remain in large-scale production, technology integration, and regulatory issues.
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