Thirty years ago, one gram of fullerene cost fifty thousand US dollars. However, in the period from 2003 to 2006, the cost of synthesizing fullerenes decreased significantly, which allowed scientists to actively use them in experiments. Fullerenes, consisting of 60 carbon atoms, have begun to be introduced into various fields, including research on living organisms.
It is worth noting that one gram of fullerene is equivalent to ten kilograms of activated carbon. However, due to the difficulty of separating fullerenes into smaller particles, the body's cells could receive a so-called "carbon burn" or carbon toxicology. This can be compared to finding a person at a depth of 700 meters in a coal mine without protective equipment, where inhaling a large volume of carbon leads to toxicology.
Currently, fullerenes are dissolved in oil, which allows to achieve the necessary concentration that prevents toxic effects on body cells. This method ensures the safety and effectiveness of the use of fullerenes in biological and medical research.