C60
semiconductor· C60
C60, also known as buckminsterfullerene or buckyball, is a spherical allotrope of carbon consisting of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a truncated icosahedral structure. It functions as a semiconductor with tunable electronic properties and serves primarily in research and emerging applications rather than established high-volume manufacturing. C60 is investigated for organic photovoltaics, electron acceptors in organic solar cells, medical imaging agents, and antimicrobial coatings, where its unique three-dimensional molecular geometry and ability to accept/donate electrons offer advantages over planar organic semiconductors, though production costs and scalability remain barriers to widespread industrial adoption.
Organic photovoltaics and solar cellsElectron transport layersMedical imaging and diagnosticsAntimicrobial coatings and biomedical researchLubrication and tribological additivesSuperconductor precursors and nanotechnology research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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