In chemistry, Fullerenes are a distinct class of carbon molecules composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in hollow geometric shapes such as spheres, ellipsoids, or tubes. The most famous variation is the soccer-ball-shaped Buckminsterfullerene (), which has applications in nanotechnology and material science due to its unique structural and electronic properties. Besides diamond and graphite, Fullerenes are one of the allotropes of carbon. See also: Discussion of Buckminsterfullerene using..