ChemistryMaterials Science

Is the C60 Fullerene Molecule Toxic?!

G. Andrievsky, V. Klochkov, L. I. Derevyanchenko

2005.7.1FULLERENES NANOTUBES AND CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES

DOI: 10.1080/15363830500237267

tlooto Summary

Critique of hasty observations on C60 fullerene toxicity, highlighting its non-toxicity and unique biological activity in supramolecular systems.

Abstract

Abstract Presented theses criticize the hasty observations and conclusions about some toxic properties of various aqueous dispersions of C60 nanoparticles. In turn, a number of arguments are made emphasizing that pristine fullerenes are non‐toxic, but the supramolecular system of “fullerene‐water” has a wide spectrum of positive and unique biological activity.

Citation format

ANDRIEVSKY, G.; KLOCHKOV, V.; DEREVYANCHENKO, L. I. Is the c60 fullerene molecule toxic?! FULLERENES NANOTUBES AND CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES, 2005, 13: 363–376.