Buckyballs (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption These beakers contain various samples of carbon nanotubes or the nanomaterial C60, also known as "buckyballs," mixed in water stabilized either by surfactants or natural organic matter. Credit Photo by Gary Meek Usage Restrictions For Editorial Use Only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.