Structural insights into HIV-2 CA lattice formation and FG-pocket binding revealed by single-particle cryo-EM by Matthew Cook, Christian Freniere, Chunxiang Wu, Faith Lozano, Yong Xiong

“…Summary: One of the striking features of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the capsid, a fullerene cone comprised of pleomorphic capsid protein (CA) that shields the viral genome and recruits cofactors. …”
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Organic Photovoltaic Cells Based on PbPc Nanocolumns Prepared by Glancing Angle Deposition by Yang Liu, Fujun Zhang, Jian Wang

“…Organic electron acceptor materials fullerene (C60) was evaporated onto the nanocolumn PbPc thin films to prepare heterojunction structure ITO/PbPc/C60/Bphen/Al organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs). …”
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Discovery of bicyclic borane molecule B14H26 by Xiaoni Zhang, Tomoko Fujino, Yasunobu Ando, Yuki Tsujikawa, Tianle Wang, Takeru Nakashima, Haruto Sakurai, Kazuki Yamaguchi, Masafumi Horio, Hatsumi Mori, Jun Yoshinobu, Takahiro Kondo, Iwao Matsuda

“…Abstract The discovery of fullerene following the synthesis of graphene marked a paradigm shift in chemistry. …”
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Probing DCV5T-Me for Organic Photovoltaics: A Comprehensive DFT and NEGF Study by Souraya Goumri-Said, Rachida Rahmani, Abdelkader Chouaih, Mohammed Benali Kanoun

“…These results suggest that DCV5T-Me possesses the structural and electronic attributes necessary for high-power conversion efficiency, making it a competitive candidate for next-generation non-fullerene OPV devices.…”
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Achieving a Near-Infrared Absorption by A−DA’D−A Type Isoindigo-Based Small Molecular Acceptors for Organic Photovoltaics by Hui Liu, Yu Wu, Dong-Nai Ye, Na Chen, Xu-Min Huang, Shi-Yong Liu

“…Isoindigo (IID)-based non-fullerene acceptors, known for their broad absorption spectra and high charge carrier mobilities, play a crucial role in organic photovoltaics. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Copper System Compound Semiconductor Solar Cells by Ryosuke Motoyoshi, Takeo Oku, Atsushi Suzuki, Kenji Kikuchi, Shiomi Kikuchi, Balachandran Jeyadevan, Jhon Cuya

“…Cupric oxide- (CuO-) and cuprous oxide- (Cu2O-) based solar cells with fullerene (C60) were also fabricated on FTO and indium tin oxide (ITO). …”
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Maternal exposure to fullerenols impairs placental development in mice by inhibiting estriol synthesis and reducing ERα by Qing He, Jiali Yuan, Huihui Yang, Ting Du, Siqing Hu, Ling Ding, Wei Yan, Panpan Chen, Jing Li, Zhenyao Huang

“…Abstract Fullerenols, a water-soluble polyhydroxy derivative of fullerene, hold promise in medical and materials science due to their unique properties. …”
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Secretion of S100A8, S100A9, and S100A12 by Neutrophils Involves Reactive Oxygen Species and Potassium Efflux by Mélanie R. Tardif, Julie Andrea Chapeton-Montes, Alma Posvandzic, Nathalie Pagé, Caroline Gilbert, Philippe A. Tessier

“…High concentrations of S100A8/A9 and S100A12 were secreted in response to nanoparticles like MSU, silica, TiO2, fullerene, and single-wall carbon nanotubes as well as in response to microbe-derived molecules, such as zymosan or HKCA. …”
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Crack resistance of carbonized layer of multilayer polyurethane with nanofillers. Combination of casting, solution, carbonization by ion implantation technologies by R. I. Izyumov, A. L. Svistkov, V. S. Chudinov, I. V. Osorgina, A. G. Pelevin

“…As a result, the technology for the production of a multilayer polyurethane material with nanofillers (nanotubes, nanodiamonds, fullerenes, graphenes) and its optimal modification by ion implantation treatment was developed, which makes it possible to improve the biocompatibility of polyurethane implants with human tissues…”
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Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotubes for Nervous Tissue Regeneration by Carlos Redondo-Gómez, Rocío Leandro-Mora, Daniela Blanch-Bermúdez, Christopher Espinoza-Araya, David Hidalgo-Barrantes, José Vega-Baudrit

“…Electrical, thermal, mechanical, and biocompatibility aspects of carbon-based nanomaterials (nanotubes, graphene, fullerenes, and their derivatives) make them suitable candidates to drive nerve tissue repair and stimulation. …”
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Graphene: A Rising Star on the Horizon of Materials Science by Ujjal Kumar Sur

“…Graphene, a one-atom thick planar sheet of sp2 bonded carbon atoms packed in a honeycomb lattice, is considered to be the mother of all graphitic materials like fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphite. Graphene has created tremendous interest to both physicists and chemists due to its various fascinating properties, both observed and predicted with possible potential applications in nanoelectronics, supercapacitors, solar cells, batteries, flexible displays, hydrogen storage, and sensors. …”
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Structure and Stability of B10N14: Cages, Sheets, and Rings by Melanie Walker, Kelvin Jones, DaiQuan Noble, Marquavias Walker, Douglas L. Strout

“…Boron nitride single molecules, such as B12N12, have isomeric forms that include rings and sheets, as well as cage forms analogous and isoelectronic to the carbon fullerenes. Such cages tend to be composed of squares and hexagons to allow perfect alternation of boron and nitrogen atoms, which is possible because of the 1 : 1 ratio of boron-to-nitrogen atoms. …”
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A Methodical Review on Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Energy-Related Applications by Robert Birundu Onyancha, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Uyiosa Osagie Aigbe, Otolorin Adelaja Osibote, Heri Septya Kusuma, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…Hence, this study endeavours to provide a conscious review of these materials via the comprehensive discussion of the various allotropes of carbon (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene), synthesis techniques (arc discharge, laser ablation, and chemical vapor deposition), and their applications in energy-related fields (batteries, capacitors, photocells, hydrogen storage, sensors, etc.) and their impending prospects.…”
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Simulating Molecular Interactions of Carbon Nanoparticles with a Double-Stranded DNA Fragment by Zhuang Wang, Hao Fang, Se Wang, Fan Zhang, Degao Wang

“…Six types of CNPs including fullerenes (C60 and C70), (8,0) single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT), (8,0) double-walled carbon nanotube (DWNT), graphene quantum dot (GQD), and graphene oxide quantum dot (GOQD) were studied. …”
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