Other modifications of fullerenes allow for the destruction of microbes by insertion into the cell wall, which is then followed by the disruption of the cell membrane structure [3].
The different types of functionalization methods include modification of fullerene into water soluble derivatives and conjugation with enzymes and/or other biomolecules, e.g. urease, glucose oxidase, hemoglobin, myoglobin (Mb), conjugation with metals e.g. gold (Au), chitosan (CS), ferrocene (Fc), etc. to enhance the sensitivity of biosensors.
Surface modification of fullerenes can potentially impact their effect on biosystems.
The present paper looks into the possibilities of utilizing the surface activity of a by-product of the production of fullerene, the fullerene soot for its use in a plasma modification process.
Fullerene chemistry is a hot topic, and future generations of chemists will keep Fuller's name alive through a growing array of fullerene applications.
With fullerenes now available in workable amounts, research on these species expanded to a remarkable degree, and the field of fullerene chemistry was born.
nanoparticles of fullerene C60.
tri-malonate derivative of fullerene C70.
Fig. 14 Example of malonic functionalization of fullerene.
