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Chemists synthesize a new allotrope of carbon

Chemists synthesize a new allotrope of carbon
science8/14/2025

In a new study led by Oxford University's Department of Chemistry, chemists have demonstrated the synthesis of a cyclocarbon that is stable enough for spectroscopic characterization in solution at room temperature. The study is published in the journal Science.

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Left: Chemical structure of the cyclo[48]carbon [4]catenane. Right: S... [2963 chars]