In 1998, Zettl group of California University has composed solid state C36 crystals by arc cathode, because of its excellent mechanical, electric and optical properties, it has become an advancing subject in nanophase materials research field.

• 1998年加里福利亚大学的Zettl研究小组使用弧光放电的方法制备了固态C36,它优异而独特的性能吸引了国际上许多专家和学者的广泛关注。