Fullerenes - Biomaterials

Drug testing, solar fullerenes, chemicalization

by David Bradley

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Research and Markets Report Analyzes the US Nanomaterials Industry

12.07.11

By Cameron Chai

Research and Markets has added a report titled "Nanomaterials Market in the US" to its catalogue. The US is a market leader for nanomaterials. By 2018, it is anticipated that traditional nanomaterials such as polymers will generate the majority of demand in the nation.

The fast development in energy storage equipment, pharmaceuticals, plastic and rubber additives, and textile treatments is anticipated to enhance the growth in the nanoscale polymer and chemical market. With the development of several drug delivery systems and active ingredients, the nanomaterial industry has potential for rapid growth in the pharmaceuticals sector.

Taiyou Research, in its recent research report, studies the Nanomaterials Market in the US. The report gives an overview of the fundamentals of nanomaterials, including the definition, classification of nanomaterials into nanoparticles and fullerenes, the significance of nanomaterials across industries, several properties of nanomaterials such as thermal and mechanical, safety issues and health risks presented by nanomaterials. The report also analyses the use of nanomaterials in various applications in automobiles, electronics, construction, aerospace and defense, medical, energy and the environment, food and agriculture, and computers. It covers biological applications of nanomaterials, and industrial applications including a study of nanotubes and fullerenes.

Source: AZoNano.com

What do diamonds, graphite, and fullerenes have in common?

Feb 24, 2010 by Thunder | Posted in Chemistry

A short, easy to understand explanation would be nice. ;)

They are all 'allotropes' of carbon which means they're all different versions of pure carbon which can coexist under the same conditions.

Graphite is a weak material which conducts electricity because it is composed of carbon atoms arranged

Just Me | Feb 24, 2010

I believe they are all made of carbon just in a different structural arrangement.

kre17 | Feb 24, 2010

what are the possible uses of fullerenes in future?

Jun 02, 2009 by priyawitha?mark | Posted in Chemistry

i m making a project on fullerenes.i m in 10th grade.could anyone suggest the possible or current uses of fullerene in brief?

Possible uses in future-
1. super conductors ansd semi conductors
2. lubricants and catalysts
3. Electric wires and to reinforce plastic
4. A possible treatment for aids

Fullerenes can be prepared by 2 ways-

Aastha S | Jun 04, 2009