Buckyballs, aka Fullerenes

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.

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

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