graphene and fullerenes

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graphene

single layer of graphite

one atom thick

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properties of graphene

good conductor of electricity

has delocalised electrons

extremely strong

high melting and boiling

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fullerenes

hollow

hexagon rings of carbon atoms

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buckminsterfullerene

hollow sphere

form rings of 6 or 5 carbon atoms

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buckminsterfullerene uses

can be used to deliver drugs such as pharmaceuticals into the body

can be used as lubricants in machines

can be used as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions

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carbon nanotubes properties

shaped into long cylinders

high tensile strength- can be stretched

delocalised electrons - good conductors of heat and electricity