High catalytic activity of dendritic C60 monoadducts in metal-free superoxide dismutation

Abstract

(Figure Presented) Fullerene antioxidants: A direct correlation between the redox and structural properties of water-soluble fullerenes (see picture) and their reactivity towards superoxide is demonstrated. Some of the C60 monoadducts examined act as superoxide dismutase mimetics. The findings establish a guide for designing fullerene derivatives to catalytically decompose the superoxide radical anion. © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.