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Combustion method for producing fullerenes

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OSTI ID:140710

A method for synthesizing fullerenes in flames is provided. Fullerenes are prepared by burning carbon-containing compounds in a flame and collecting the condensable. The condensable contain the desired fullerenes. Fullerene yields can be optimized and fullerene composition can be selectively varied. Fullerene yields and compositions are determined by selectively controlling flame conditions and parameters such as C/O ratio, pressure, temperature, residence time, diluent concentration and gas velocity. 4 figures.

Research Organization:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84ER13282
Assignee:
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,273,729/A/
OSTI ID:
140710
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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