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Fields of Study > materials science > materials > nanomaterials > nanoparticles > carbon nanoparticles > fullerene
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > nanotechnology > nanomaterials > nanoparticles > carbon nanoparticles > fullerene
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical elements > nonmetallic elements > carbon > carbon nanoparticles > fullerene
Preferred Term:

fullerene

Definition:
A polyhedral carbon structure composed of around 60-80 carbon atoms in pentagon and hexagon configuration. They are named after Buckminster Fuller because of structural resemblance to geodesic domes.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
carbon nanoparticles
Entry Terms:
  • carbon nano-onions
  • buckyballs
  • Buckminsterfullerenes
  • bucky balls
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137980
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