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What are Fullerenes? Describe any two applications of Fullerenes.

19 Jan 2026
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Word Count : 255
Fullerenes are a distinct class of carbon allotropes composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in closed, hollow cage-like structures formed by a combination of pentagonal and hexagonal rings. The most well-known fullerene is C₆₀, also called buckminsterfullerene, which resembles a truncated icosahedron similar to a football. In fullerenes, each carbon atom is sp² hybridized and bonded to three neighboring carbon atoms, giving rise to high symmetry, exceptional stability, and unique electronic properties. Unlike graphite or diamond, fullerenes are zero-dimensional nanomaterials, and their molecular nature allows them to behave both as discrete molecules and as functional materials. Their ability to
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