Geochemistry of Fullerenes

Authors

  • O. Frank J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague,
  • J. Jehlička Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Resources, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague,
  • P. Vítek Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Resources, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague,
  • L. Juha Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • V. Hamplová Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • Z. Pokorná Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague

Abstract

This review summarizes the reports on the occurrence of fullerenes in both the terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. A strong emphasis is placed on stability of fullerenes. In contrast to most of the previously published works, which usually deal with their stability only in terms of possible fullerene survival in geological history, the review also addresses their (photo)chemical stability in extraction procedures. Possible ways of fullerene formation in particular localities are discussed with respect to local conditions and compared with the known laboratory processes.

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Published

2010-09-15

How to Cite

Frank, O., Jehlička, J., Vítek, P., Juha, L., Hamplová, V., & Pokorná, Z. (2010). Geochemistry of Fullerenes. Chemické Listy, 104(8). Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1269

Issue

Vol. 104 No. 8 (2010)

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