Fullerene

What are Fullerenes?

Fullerenes are an allotrope of carbon made up of carbon atoms arranged in closed, hollow cages of pentagons and hexagons. First discovered in 1985 by Harold Kroto, Robert Curl, and Richard Smalley, who were awarded the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work, fullerenes take their name from architect Buckminster Fuller, whose geodesic domes the molecules resemble. Their unique structure gives them remarkable antioxidant activity, strong electron-accepting behavior, and high stability, making them valuable across electronics, energy, and biomedical research. To understand how the different types of fullerenes compare, it helps to look at each form individually.

Types of Fullerenes

• Fullerene-C60, the spherical, soccer-ball-shaped molecule of 60 carbon atoms and the most well-known fullerene
• Fullerene-C70, an elongated, rugby-ball-shaped molecule of 70 carbon atoms, widely used as an electron acceptor in organic photovoltaics
• Fullerenols, water-soluble fullerene derivatives known as "radical sponges" for their powerful free-radical scavenging in biomedical applications

Properties of Fullerenes

• Hollow, cage-like carbon structures of pentagons and hexagons
• Powerful antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activity
• Strong electron-accepting behavior, ideal for organic electronics
• High thermal and chemical stability
• Functionalizable for tailored solubility and reactivity
• Biocompatible derivatives suitable for medical research

Applications of Fullerenes

Fullerenes serve a remarkably wide range of applications across science and industry. In energy and electronics, they act as efficient electron acceptors in organic photovoltaics, solar cells, and superconductors. Their antioxidant and radical-scavenging properties have also opened powerful directions in fullerene-based biomedicine, from drug delivery and antioxidant therapy to diagnostic research. Beyond these, fullerenes are used as catalysts, in water purification, biohazard protection, and as additives in coatings and composites. As carbon nanomaterials, they complement other advanced materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes in next-generation technology.

Fullerene Price and Market

The global fullerene market continues to grow steadily, driven by demand from organic electronics, energy storage, and biomedical research. Fullerene price varies depending on the type, purity, quantity, and functionalization, from research-scale grams to larger industrial orders. As a trusted fullerene supplier, Nanografi offers transparent, competitive pricing across its full fullerene range, so you can source the right grade for your budget and application. Check the product listings above for up-to-date fullerene prices and available purities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy fullerenes?

You can buy fullerenes directly from Nanografi. We supply high-purity C60, C70, and fullerenol products for both research and industrial use, with worldwide shipping.

How much do fullerenes cost?

Fullerene price depends on the type, purity, quantity, and functionalization. Nanografi provides best-priced, high-purity fullerenes for both research and industrial quantities. See the product listings above for current pricing.

What is the difference between C60 and C70 fullerene?

C60 is a spherical, soccer-ball-shaped molecule of 60 carbon atoms, while C70 contains 70 carbon atoms in an elongated, rugby-ball shape. C70 is less symmetric than C60 and is often preferred as an electron acceptor in organic photovoltaics.

What are fullerenes used for?

Common applications include organic photovoltaics and solar cells, catalysis, antioxidant and biomedical research, drug delivery, water purification, and biohazard protection.

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