Fullerene Synthesis in Combustion

Further optimization of the formation of fullerenes in combustion lead to the development of efficient pilot plants [53-56], Currently, 400 kg of fullerenes per year (Mitsubishi s Frontier Carbon Corporation) are obtained by these methods. 

Ton scale production is expected in the near future. This remarkable development has allowed fuUerenes to be sold for less than 300 kg , a sharp improvement on the 40 000 kg rate that prevailed not long ago [57]. 

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