Where: Researchers from the Technological Institute for Superhard and Novel Carbon Materials in Troitsk, MIPT, MISiS, and MSU
What: A new method for the synthesis of ultrahard fullerite, a polymer composed of fullerenes, with values that range from 150 to 300 GPa. Further information
Where: Applications requiring enhanced wear resistance.
When: According to the researchers the synthesis allows industry scale production of the material.
Diamond anvils malformed during synthesis of ultrahard fullerite.hardness and wear (Source: Technological Institute for Superhard and Novel Carbon Materials )
