Does Fullerene Exist In Nature?

Fullerenes

4th September 2009 - 09:46 AM

Hello All Member,

I think Fullerene exist in nature albeit in trace amounts.

Please share your opinion here ...

Enthalpy

5th September 2009 - 11:41 PM

Wasn't its spectrum observed by astronomers?

Also, trace amounts should exist in fumes, like for nanotubes, though in smaller amounts.

Granouille

6th September 2009 - 12:16 AM

Or in candle soot. Remember the first experiments?

Enthalpy

7th September 2009 - 01:39 PM

Yes, soot is a more precise word than fumes, thanks.

Acetylene, benzene... But nanotubes were even found in woodfire soot. Quite natural.

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