Fullerene-C60, sublimed, 99.9% – Sigma-Aldrich

Synonyms
Buckminsterfullerene

Cas No.
99685-96-8

General description
C60 is an n-channel organic semiconductor. High reactivity of fullerenes is attributed to its characteristic pyramidalization of the sp2 carbons.[1] C60 is purified by column chromatography in toluene, then heat-treated under vacuum to remove solvent residue. Highly crystalline sublimed material with low solvent and metal content was recovered.[2][3][4][5]
Fullerene-C60 (C60) has a closed-cage structure that is icosachedrally shaped with 60 sp2 hybridized carbon. It is majorly utilized in the development of novel materials for a wide range of energy based applications.[6][7]
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Application
An n-channel organic semiconductor.[8] Water suspension of C60 was studied for its effect on the growth, cell viability and membrane integrity of Escherichia coli B23.[9]
C60 can be used for a wide range of applications, such as anode materials for lithium (Li)-ion batteries,[10] and pentacene-C60 based solar cells with high quantum efficiency.[11] It can be incorporated in (1,4-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) matrix for applications in photovoltaics.[2]
Fullerene-C60 (sublimed, 99.9%) belongs to the class of carbonaceous materials. It can be used for a variety of alternative energy applications, which include lithium-ion batteries,[12] organic photovoltaic cells (OPV),[13] heterojunction solar cells,[14] polymeric photodetectors,[15] photodiodes,[16] and photocatalysis.[17]