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#Buckminsterfullerene • #Fullerene • #C60 • #CarbonAllotrope • #Nanotechnology • #MolecularScience • #ChemicalStructure • #CarbonMolecule • #MaterialsScience • #superconductivity • • buckminsterfullerene (C₆₀): • It is a molecule composed of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a structure similar to a soccer ball (truncated icosahedron). • It belongs to the class of fullerenes, a family of carbon allotropes. • The structure consists of 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons, making it resemble a geodesic dome. • Named after Richard Buckminster Fuller, an architect known for popularizing geodesic dome structures. • Discovered in 1985 by Harold Kroto, Robert Curl, and Richard Smalley, who won the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. • Properties: • Highly stable under normal conditions. • Acts as an electron acceptor, making it useful in organic electronics. • Exhibits weak intermolecular forces, leading to low solubility in water. • Can form endohedral fullerenes, where other atoms or molecules are trapped inside the cage. • Applications: • Nanotechnology: Used in research for drug delivery and materials science. • Lubricants: Due to its spherical structure, it reduces friction. • Superconductors: Some fullerene derivatives exhibit superconductivity. • Medical Research: Investigated for its potential use in antioxidants and drug carriers. • Would you like a more detailed explanation on a specific aspect?

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