An abrasive composite, a method for making the abrasive composite, and a
polishing apparatus using the abrasive composite are disclosed. The
abrasive composite includes a matrix and a plurality of nano-particles
distributed therein. The nano-particles are made of at least nano carbon
sphere particles and fullerene particles. A ratio by weight of the nano
carbon sphere particles to the fullerene particles is advantageously in
the range from about 1:2 to about 1:1. The fullerenes are preferably
C.sub.60 fullerenes. The abrasive composite further includes an amount of
diamond particles admixed in the matrix, for improving hardness of the
abrasive composite so as to accelerate polishing rate. The abrasive
composite is preferably in a form of pellets. The pellets have an average
grain size in the range from about 10 nanometers to about 200 nanometers.