One Step Closer to Isomerically Pure Fullerenes and Heterofullerenes: Harnessing the Potential of Catalytic Surfaces

Fullerenes made to order : The ability of catalytic surfaces to stitch together the arms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocycles to form fullerenes and heterofullerenes has been demonstrated. This ability may provide wide‐ranging access to tailor‐made fullerenes, with the specific arrangements of rings and heteroatoms dictated by the design and synthesis of the precursors.