Macromolecules Collection

Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of four cylindrical fullerenes (carbon nanotubes) of varying size, with the smaller ones nested inside the larger ones

Buckyball molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of buckminsterfullerene (C60), a spherical fullerene and the first fullerene to be discovered (in 1985)

Cytosine-guanine bond, illustration C018 / 0745
Adenine-thymine bond. Illustration showing the hydrogen bonding between the nucleotides cytosine (left) and guanine (right)

Adenine-thymine bond, illustration C018 / 0744
Adenine-thymine bond. Illustration showing the hydrogen bonding between the nucleotides adenine (left) and thymine (right)

Saliva chemicals, molecular model
Saliva chemicals. Molecular structure of a group of saliva molecules. These include the antibody immunoglobulin A (blue, double-y shape, see C014/5652)

Carbon nanotube, artwork C016 / 8270
Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork of the inside of a carbon nanotube, also known as a buckytube, showing the hexagonal carbon structure

Carbon nanotube, artwork C016 / 8269
Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork of the inside of a carbon nanotube, also known as a buckytube, showing the hexagonal carbon structure

Carbon nanotube, artwork C016 / 8271
Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork of a carbon nanotube, also known as a buckytube, showing the hexagonal carbon structure. Atoms are represented as spheres and the bonds between them by rods

Carbon nanotubes in POM matrix, SEM C016 / 8042
Carbon nanotubes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of carbon nanotubes in a POM matrix. Carbon nanotubes are a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

MERS coronavirus, artwork C016 / 3611
MERS coronavirus proteins. Cutaway computer model showing the protein structure of a MERS coronavirus particle (virion). MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome)

SARS coronavirus proteins, artwork C016 / 3056
SARS coronavirus proteins. Computer model showing the spike proteins (red) of a SARS coronavirus particle (virion). SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

SARS coronavirus, artwork C016 / 3055
SARS coronavirus proteins. Computer artwork of SARS coronavirus particles (virions). SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

SARS coronavirus, artwork C016 / 3054
SARS coronavirus proteins. Cutaway computer model showing the protein structure of a SARS coronavirus particle (virion). SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

SARS coronavirus, artwork C016 / 3053
SARS coronavirus proteins. Cutaway computer model showing the protein structure of a SARS coronavirus particle (virion). SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

SARS coronavirus proteins, artwork C016 / 3052
SARS coronavirus proteins. Computer model showing the proteins of a SARS coronavirus particle (virion). SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

Carbon nanotube space elevator. Conceptual computer artwork of a cylindrical fullerene (carbon nanotube) rising from the ground to Earth orbit as a precursor to a space elevator

DNA nanotechnology, computer artwork
DNA nanotechnology. Conceptual computer artwork of DNA nanotechnology, showing carbon nanotubes (allotropes of carbon) surrounding a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Fullerene technology. Computer artwork of spherical and cylindrical fullerenes (buckyballs and carbon nanotubes), illustrating their hexagonal and (in the case of the buckyballs)

Nanotube drug delivery, artwork
Nanotube drug delivery. Computer artwork showing antioxidant molecules BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) moving along the inside of a nanotube

Doping buckyball molecules, artwork
Doping buckyball molecules. Computer artwork showing a conveyor belt (top left to bottom right) of buckyball molecules being doped (combined) with other atoms (blue)

Fullerene molecules, computer artwork
Fullerene molecules. Computer artwork of nested, spherical fullerene molecules. Fullerenes are allotropes (different structural types) of carbon

Buckyball technology. Computer artwork of a spherical fullerene (buckyball) enclosed between two carbon sheets. The molecular model shows the hexagonal

Capped nanotube. Computer artwork of a capped carbon nanotube. It is called capped because the ends of the tubes have been rounded off to form an enclosed structure

Fullerene molecule. Computer artwork of the spherical fullerene molecule C320. Fullerenes are a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

DNA nanotechnology, artwork
DNA nanotechnology. Conceptual computer artwork of DNA nanotechnology, showing a carbon nanotube (transparent) and a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, centre)

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Macromolecules, the building blocks of life, are fascinating entities that play a crucial role in various scientific fields. From nanotube technology to intricate molecular bonds and even viral structures, macromolecules offer a world of possibilities for exploration. One such example is the nanotube technology, which has revolutionized numerous industries. These tiny cylindrical structures made from carbon atoms have exceptional strength and unique electrical properties. Their potential applications range from electronics to medicine, promising breakthroughs in areas like drug delivery systems and energy storage. Another intriguing macromolecule is the buckyball molecule. Shaped like a soccer ball with sixty carbon atoms arranged in pentagons and hexagons, this molecule exhibits extraordinary properties due to its structure. Buckyballs have been extensively studied for their potential use in materials science and as catalysts for chemical reactions. The cytosine-guanine bond is an essential component of DNA molecules. Represented by illustration C018 / 0745, this bond connects two nucleotide bases together forming one half of the famous double helix structure that carries genetic information within our cells. Similarly, illustration C018 / 0744 showcases another critical bond found in DNA - adenine-thymine bond. This pairing completes the complementary base pairs necessary for DNA replication and transcription processes. Moving beyond genetics, it also influence our everyday lives on a smaller scale. Saliva chemicals depicted through molecular models reveal how these compounds aid digestion by breaking down food particles into simpler forms during mastication. Carbon nanotubes continue to captivate scientists with their remarkable properties showcased through artwork C016 / 8270-8271. These microscopic tubes possess incredible strength while being incredibly lightweight; they hold immense promise across multiple disciplines including material science and electronics. Intriguingly, SEM image C016 / 8042 demonstrates carbon nanotubes embedded within a POM matrix (polyoxymethylene). Such composites offer enhanced mechanical properties and can be utilized in various structural applications.