Fullerenes have globular structures with external π-electron surfaces, whereas calixarens have cavity structures with internal π- electron surfaces. They could bind to each other by guest-host complexation through π-π interactions. In this paper, an overview of the complexation of fullerenes with various calixarene-based receptors including calix[8] arenes, calix[6] arenes, calix[5] arenes, homooxacalix[3] renes, calix[4] arenes and bridged biscalix[n] arenes along with their preparations, structures, properties and applications is provided.

Key words: FULLERENES, CAGE STRUCTURE, CALIXARENE, CLATHRATES