Nanoparticles Flashcards
1
Q
What are nanoparticles?
A
- Contains only a few hundred atoms.
- They are particles that are between 1-100 nm.
2
Q
What are fullerenes?
A
- Nanoparticles made of carbon.
3
Q
What are Buckminsterfullerenes?
A
- Hollow spheres
- Made of 60 carbon atoms
- Can be used as medicine or as lubricants as materials roll over them.
- They also conduct electricity as it has delocalised electrons.
4
Q
What are some uses for nanoparticles?
A
- Drug delivery
- Catalysts
- Cosmetics
- Deodrants
