Chemist no. 85 of 350 · Materials/Polymer

Harold Kroto

1939-2016United KingdomNobel Chemistry 1996

Discovery of fullerenes

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The discovery, explained

Harold Kroto: From Carbon Chains in Space to the Discovery of C 60 Fullerene

How Harold Kroto's microwave spectroscopy of interstellar carbon chains led to the discovery of C60 fullerene. Rotational spectra, cyanopolyynes and exam points.

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Biography

Sir Harold Kroto (1939-2016): The Curious Chemist Who Found the Buckyball

Life story of Sir Harold Kroto (1939-2016), British Nobel laureate who co-discovered C60 fullerene and championed science education. Timeline, facts, lessons.

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Academic lineage

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