Graphene and fullerene

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What are fullerenes

Allotropes of carbon with hollow shapes

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What are two main types of fullerenes

Tubes

Spheres

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what is the main use of fullerenes (spheres)

Can transport drugs and medication throughout the bloodstream acting as a cage

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How are nanotubes useful in electronics

Carry a delocalised electron which allows them to conduct electricity

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Two main uses of nanotubes

Industrial catalysts

Nano tubes

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Quality of nano tubes

Very high length to diameter ratio