In 1985, the serendipitous discovery of fullerene triggered the research of carbon structures
into the world of symmetric nanomaterials. Consequently, Robert F. Curl, Harold W. Kroto …

One of the attractive properties of the hollow carbon clusters, known as fullerenes, is the
possibility to use them as robust containers for other species. Although an IUPAC …

Fullerenes have the characteristic of a hollow interior, and this unique feature triggers
intuitive inspiration to entrap atoms, ions or clusters inside the carbon cage in the form of …

Nanotechnology is providing exciting and new opportunities which are likely to revolutionize
future clinical practice. The use of nanoparticles for biomedical applications is particularly …

Functionalized fullerenes with specific physicochemical properties have been developed for
cancer diagnosis and therapy. Notably, metallofullerene is a new class of magnetic …

Early detection is prerequisite for a successful cancer treatment. Recent advances in
nanoscience and imaging technology allow the application of nanomaterials for early cancer …

Fullerenes as a unique class of carbon allotropes have been studied extensively for their
distinctive material properties and potential technological applications, including those in …

Research on fullerenes occupies a unique position in the scientific arena. Synthesis and
characterisation of this nanomaterial blur the line between materials science and chemistry; …

Layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembled polyelectrolyte capsules have demonstrated their
unique advantages and capability in drug delivery applications. These ordered micro/nano …

Shortly after the discovery of the carbon fullerene allotrope, C60, researchers recognized
that the hollow spheroidal shape could accommodate metal atoms, or clusters, which quickly …