Fullerene C60 131159-39-2

The structural characteristics of fullerene C60 determine its special physical and chemical properties, and it can have a wide range of applications in many disciplines. Alkali metal atoms can bond with C60 to form "ionic" compounds, exhibiting excellent superconducting properties, while transition metal fullerene C60 compounds exhibit good redox properties. Under high pressure, C60 can be transformed into diamond, opening up a new source of diamond. The water-soluble host guest complexes formed by C60 with cyclodextrin and aromatic hydrocarbons will play an important role in supramolecular chemistry and biomimetic chemistry. Catalysts based on fullerene C60 can be used for materials that were previously impossible to synthesize or for more efficient synthesis of existing materials. The characteristic of carbon being easily processed into fine fibers may lead to the development of a high-temperature superconducting material that is superior to existing ceramic superconductors. The discovery and research of tubular fullerenes may enable this ultra strong and low-density material to be used for the fuselage of new aircraft.