Graphene's and fullerenes Flashcards
1
Q
What is graphene ?
A
A layer from graphite and tubes can be made out of them
2
Q
What else have the done ?
A
Made similar sheets but with different shapes which can make spheres
3
Q
What are fullerenes ?
A
The tiny tubes and spheres
4
Q
What can scientists do ?
A
Form the spheres around the other molecules to act as a cage
5
Q
What can scientist use fullerenes for ?
A
Industrial catalysts which is used to speed up the rate of a chemical reaction
6
Q
What can nanotubes be used for ?
A
Nanotechnology and in electronics because of there ability to conduct electricity and can also strengthen other materials
7
Q
What is the Buckminsterfullerene ?
A
sphere containing 6 carbon atoms
