Graphene and fullerenes

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  • Fullerene (C60) is spherical with carbon atoms arranged as pentagons and hexagons.
  • Graphene is a carbon allotrope that resembles a single layer of graphite. It is almost transparent, extremely strong and conducts electricity. Scientists are excited about graphenes properties and a researching ways to use it.
  • Fullerenes form a large family of carbon allotropes in which the molecules are shaped like tubes or balls.