M. Sam a, S. Akbari a,b
aNanoSciTec GmbH, Hermann Weinhauser str. 67, Munich, 81867, Germany
b BioMedEx GmbH, weyringerg 37 Stiege 1, 1040, Vienna, Austria
Abstract
Fullerenes, sometimes referred to as buckyballs, are hollow carbon molecules with a spherical chemical shape that have piqued the interest of scientists. These molecules have a distinctive three-dimensional structure, a high specific surface area, and significant electrical conductivity. These characteristics make fullerenes perfect for a range of industrial applications, such as fuel cells, cosmetics, gas storage, and modified composites. This article provides an in-depth examination of the noteworthy advancements in the synthesis of fullerenes and their functionalized derivatives, outlining their applications in a variety of domains, including sensors, solar cells, adsorption processes, gas storage, biomedical fields, and conductive materials. Readers will gain an understanding of the exciting prospects and possibilities in the functionalized fullerenes field by reading the contents of this review.
Keywords: Fullerene, Functionalized, Biomedical, Solar cell, Cosmetics, Adsorption
© Article info: Accepted by: 1 May 2024, Published by: 17 May 2024.
