 Fullerene purification is key to fullerene science and determines fullerene prices and the success of practical applications of fullerenes.The first available purification method for C60 fullerene was by HPLC from which small amounts could be generated at large expense.A practical laboratory-scale method for purification of soot enriched in C60 and C70 starts with extraction in toluene followed by filtration with a paper filter.