Graphene and fullerene

• What are the allotropes of carbon discussed in the video?

  Graphene and fullerenes
• What are allotropes?

  Different structural forms of the same element
• What is the structure of graphene made up of?

  Multiple repeating hexagons
• How are the carbon atoms in graphene bonded?

  Each carbon is bonded to three other carbons
• Why is graphene strong?

  Due to its structure of multiple layers
• What property allows graphene to conduct electricity?

  Delocalized pool of electrons
• Where can graphene be naturally obtained from?

  Graphite from the ground
• What are fullerenes?

  Tiny tubes and spheres made from carbon
• How can fullerenes be used in drug delivery?

  They can form cages around drugs
• Why are fullerenes useful as industrial catalysts?

  They have a large surface area to volume ratio
• What are carbon nanotubes known for?

  Being tiny tubes that conduct electricity
• How do carbon nanotubes strengthen materials?

  By having a high length to diameter ratio
• What is the formula for buckminsterfullerene?

  C$_{60}$
• What is nanotechnology?

  Technology using tiny structures
• What are the main applications of fullerenes?

  • Drug delivery systems
  • Industrial catalysts
  • Nanotechnology in electronics
  • Strengthening materials
• What are the key characteristics of graphene and fullerenes?

  • Graphene: strong, conductive, layered structure
  • Fullerenes: hollow shapes, large surface area, versatile applications
• How do the properties of graphene and fullerenes benefit various industries?

  • Electronics: conductivity for circuits
  • Medicine: targeted drug delivery
  • Materials: strength without added weight
  • Catalysis: increased reaction rates