In this episode, we discuss fullerenes, which are a class of carbon molecules forming hollow structures, often with hexagonal rings alongside pentagonal or heptagonal ones. The initial discovery, buckminsterfullerene (C60), is a spherical fullerene with potential applications as catalysts, lubricants, and drug carriers. Another key type is cylindrical fullerenes, or carbon nanotubes, which possess exceptional strength and electrical conductivity due to strong covalent bonds. These properties make nanotubes valuable in electronics, nanotechnology, and reinforcing materials.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE Chemistry content!

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