Silafullerenes

Due to their large size, most theoretical studies on silafullerenes were carried out using relatively simple computational levels. The theoretical studies on Sigo conducted up to the end of 1991 were reviewed by Nagase61, and here we will summarize briefly only... 

The dramatic developments in computer technology and, in particular, the development of density functional methods will enable one in the near future to repeat and extend the studies discussed below, using more accurate and reliable computational methods. The study of the magnetic properties of silafullerenes and the evaluation of the degree of their aromaticity is also a worthwhile field of exploration for the future. 

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