Fullerenols as Powerful Antioxidants
Fullerenols as Powerful Antioxidants What’s New? Researchers studied fullerenols, water-soluble versions of fullerene C60, a carbon molecule shaped like a soccer ball, to understand their ability to act as antioxidants. Using a test called the β-carotene bleaching assay, they examined how fullerenols with different numbers of hydroxyl groups (8 to 44) neutralize harmful molecules called […]
Corn-Husk-Shaped Fullerene Crystals for Acid Vapor Detection
Corn-Husk-Shaped Fullerene Crystals for Acid Vapor Detection What’s New? Scientists have created a new form of fullerene C60, a soccer ball-shaped carbon molecule, shaped like tiny corn husks. These corn-husk-shaped fullerene crystals (CHFCs) are made using a simple method where two liquids (isopropyl alcohol and a C60 solution) meet, forming crystals under normal conditions. Key […]
Optical Control of Mitochondrial Reactions Using C60
Optical Control of Mitochondrial Reactions Using C60 Purpose: This study explores how a molecule combining ferrocene (Fc), porphyrin (ZnP), and fullerene (C60) can be used with light to control chemical reactions in the mitochondria of living cells, specifically HeLa cells, to influence cell functions like signaling and biomolecule synthesis. Findings: The Fc-ZnP-C60 molecule, delivered to […]
Effects of Fullerene Nanowhiskers on Cells
Effects of Fullerene Nanowhiskers on Cells Purpose: This study investigates the safety of fullerene nanowhiskers (FNWs), a carbon-based nanomaterial, by examining their effects on cell health and gene activity, comparing them to multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and titania nanoparticles. Findings: FNWs show lower cytotoxicity than MWCNTs and titania nanoparticles. They cause minimal disruption to cell […]
How Tesla Glass Uses C60 to Boost Your Health
How Tesla Glass Uses C60 to Boost Your Health Tesla Glass harnesses the power of fullerene C60, a special carbon molecule discovered by Nobel Prize-winning scientists, to improve your well-being. Shaped like a soccer ball, C60 has a unique structure that matches healthy cells in your body. This allows it to send helpful signals to […]
Liposome-Fullerene Complex Protects Skin from UVA Damage
Liposome-Fullerene Complex Protects Skin from UVA Damage A research study published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications in 2010 by Ito et al. investigates the protective effects of a fullerene-C60/liposome complex (Liposome-Fullerene, or Lpsm-Flln) against skin damage caused by UVA radiation, a harmful component of sunlight. The study shows that this complex can shield skin […]
Carbon Adsorbents and Fullerenes for Water Disinfection
Carbon Adsorbents and Fullerenes for Water Disinfection A research study published in Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology in 2015 by Mel’nyk et al. examines the ability of activated carbon and C60/C70 fullerenes to disinfect water by killing harmful microorganisms. The study shows that combining fullerenes with activated carbon enhances its bacteria-killing power without affecting […]
Carboxyfullerene as a Potential Treatment for Group A Streptococcus Infections
Carboxyfullerene as a Potential Treatment for Group A Streptococcus Infections A research study published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in 2005 by Tsao et al. explores the use of carboxyfullerene, a water-soluble fullerene derivative, to combat infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, or GAS). The study demonstrates that carboxyfullerene can protect against GAS […]
Squalane-Dissolved Fullerene-C60 Reduces Inflammation and Fat Cell Formation in Obesity-Related Research
Squalane-Dissolved Fullerene-C60 Reduces Inflammation and Fat Cell Formation in Obesity-Related Research A research study published in Biomaterials in 2010 by Xiao et al. investigates the effects of squalane-dissolved fullerene-C60 (Sql-fullerene), a carbon-based nanoparticle, on inflammation and fat cell development in lab models mimicking obesity-related conditions. The study shows that Sql-fullerene can reduce harmful processes linked […]
Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene as a Protective Agent for Osteoarthritis
Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene as a Protective Agent for Osteoarthritis A research study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism in 2012 by Yudoh et al. explores the potential of water-soluble C60 fullerene, a powerful antioxidant, to protect joint cartilage from degeneration in osteoarthritis (OA). The study demonstrates that C60 can reduce cartilage damage by counteracting oxidative stress, […]