ABSTRACT
Day by day with the advancement of science and technology, multidisciplinary applications are possible with the allotropes of carbon. This chapter showcases an ephemeral discussion on one of the unique allotropes of carbon, that is, Fullerene from its history to its multidisciplinary applications in various fields of science and technology. The characteristic features of various types of fullerenes are highlighted. A comprised data is included which discussed the methods of synthesis of fullerenes. The functionalized derivatives of fullerene also find numerous applications in fast-growing areas, like photovoltaics, medicines, gas storage/adsorption, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. The highly conductive nature and exceptional electronic properties, makes it suitable for application in adsorption–separation, electroactive materials, hydrogen storage and solar energy storage material, and energy accumulation, etc. However, more 94exploration is essential to open new avenues for this unique material to fulfill the needs of market in the near future.
