What Are Endohedral Fullerenes?

The video discusses Endohedral Fullerenes, a material more valuable than diamonds, discovered by Richard Smalley. These fullerenes, also known as buckyballs, are carbon cages that can encapsulate atoms, offering unique properties like high heat resistance and superconductivity. They are particularly valuable for creating small, accurate atomic clocks, which are crucial for GPS technology. The video also explores potential medical applications, such as using fullerenes to safely deliver gadolinium for MRI scans, highlighting their versatility and potential impact across various fields.

What is the primary reason for the high cost of Endohedral Fullerenes?

• Their aesthetic appeal

• Their abundance in nature

• Their use in fashion

• The complexity of their manufacturing process

What is the role of the carbon cage in Endohedral Fullerenes?

• To make the material more colorful

• To trap atoms or molecules within

• To increase the weight of the material

• To make the material more fragile

How do Endohedral Fullerenes improve the functionality of atomic clocks?

• By enabling them to be smaller and more energy-efficient

• By allowing them to operate in a vapor form

• By increasing their reliance on light absorption

• By making them larger and more complex

What is a significant advantage of using Endohedral Fullerenes in GPS technology?

• They increase the cost of GPS devices

• They reduce the accuracy of GPS signals

• They allow GPS to function without satellite signals

• They make GPS devices heavier

In what way can Endohedral Fullerenes be beneficial in medical imaging?

• By allowing toxic chemicals to be safely contained

• By making MRI scans less accurate

• By making MRI machines more expensive

• By increasing the toxicity of gadolinium