Metallofullerene

In chemistry, a metallofullerene is a molecule composed of a metal atom trapped inside a fullerene cage. These kinds of molecules hold a lot of potential in the advancement of materials design.

Simple metallofullerenes consist of a fullerene cage, typically C₈₀, with one or two metal atoms trapped inside. Recently, research has produced metallofullerenes that enclose small clusters of atoms, such as Sc₃N@C₈₀, Y₃N@C₈₀, and Sc₃C₂@C₈₀. The '@' symbol in the formula indicates that the atom(s) are encapsulated inside the cage, rather than being chemically bonded to it.

Fullerenes in a variety of sizes have been found to encapsulate metal atoms in this way.

See also

• Rhondite
• Endohedral fullerene

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