Characterization of an unusual carbon entity: ‘gypsum flower’-like carbon

Abstract

We present a description and a characterization of an unusual carbon entity which is produced in a combustion flame method. The process involved is very close to that of a diamond synthesis combustion flame and characterization isvia electron microscopy (scanning and transmission). That carbon entity is revealed to be an sp² phase that presents a very unusual texture.

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