Buckyball Applications
The properties of buckyballs (also known as fullerenes) have caused researchers and companies to consider using them in several fields. The following survey of buckyball applications introduces many of these uses. Click on any of the links below to go to a detailed explanation.
A survey of buckyball applications under development:
Buckyballs may be used to trap free radicals generated during an allergic reaction and block the inflammation that results from an allergic reaction.
The antioxidant properties of buckyballs may be able to fight the deterioration of motor function due to multiple sclerosis.
Combining buckyballs, nanotubes, and polymers to produce inexpensive solar cells that can be formed by simply painting a surface.
Buckyballs may be used to store hydrogen, possibly as a fuel tank for fuel cell powered cars.
Buckyballs may be able to reduce the growth of bacteria in pipes and membranes in water systems.
Researchers are attempting to modify buckyballs to fit the section of the HIV molecule that binds to proteins, possibly inhibiting the spread of the virus.
Making bullet proof vests with inorganic (tungsten disulfide) buckyballs.
Buckyball Company Directory
| Company | Products |
| MER Corporation | Buckyballs and carbon nanotubes |
| BuckyUSA | Buckyballs and carbon nanotubes |
| Luna Inovations | Bucky balls to block inflammation by trapping free radicals |
| SES Research | Buckyballs and carbon nanotubes |
| Envie de Neuf | Moisturizing cream containing buckyballs that are used as an anti-oxidant |
| TermUSA | Buckyballs |
| Nano-C | Buckyballs and carbon nanotubes |
| MTR | Buckyballs |
| JenLaur | Metallofullerenes and Metallofullerene Composites |
| IoLiTec | Buckyballs, carbon nanotubes and metal, oxide, nitride, and carbide nanoparticles |
| ApNano | Lubricants made with inorganic buckyballs |
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