Emergent materials - Higher tier
As well as A single layer of graphite. there are other carbon-based materials being researched.
These include a group of materials called An emerging material made from carbon..
Fullerenes are being used as catalysts and also to deliver drugs to specific body parts.
Many other uses are being explored.
Fullerene
Cylindrical fullerenes or nanotubes are very light and strong, they are used to reinforce sports equipment such as tennis racquets and golf clubs.
Nanotubes can be several millimetres long but only a few nanometres wide