United States Patent | 5,269,953 |
Whewell | Dec. 14, 1993 |
Inventors: | Whewell; Christopher J. (37250 Chagrin Blvd., Moreland Hills, OH 44022). |
Appl. No.: | 996,906 |
Filed: | Dec. 28, 1992 |
Intl. Cl.: | C01B 31/00; C01B 31/04; |
U.S. Cl.: | 252/30.; 252/29.; |
Field of Search: | 445;448;449;460;445 B |
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Carbon-containing compositions comprising graphite sheets which contain various buckminsterfullerene species hosted in their interstices are provided, as well as methods for preparation of said compositions.