Electrochemical properties of fullerene based solid thin layers

This paper reviews the results of investigations into the electrochemical p roperties of fullerenes and their derivatives in solid state. These systems can be divided into three groups: (i) polycrystalline thin layers, (ii) no n-crystalline films, and (iii) fullerene based polymers. The effects of the supporting electrolyte and solvent on the electrochemical behavior of poly crystalline fullerene thin layer films are discussed. The redox properties of fullerene based self-assembled monolayers, Langmuir-Blodgett films, and fullerene incorporated bilayer lipid membranes are presented. Special empha sis is placed on the electrochemistry of fullerene based polymers. Several different methods for the electrochemical polymerization of fullerene syste ms are described and the properties of these systems are discussed.