Innovation for Critical Minerals: U.S. Sri Lanka Workshop on Graphite Research and Develop — NSF Award to Austin Community College
This project will support a five-day graphite-focused workshop in Sri Lanka in April 2026, including three days of field visits to major graphite mines at Bogala, Kahatagaha, and Ragedara. The event will convene 50–75 experts (15 from the U.S.) across academia, industry, and government to address research priorities on
| Award title | Innovation for Critical Minerals: U.S. Sri Lanka Workshop on Graphite Research and Develop |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2538354 |
| Awardee | Austin Community College |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Amount obligated | $49,999 |
| Principal investigator | Kusali Gamage |
| Program | XC-Crosscutting Activities Pro |
| Start date | 01/01/2026 |
| Abstract | This project will support a five-day graphite-focused workshop in Sri Lanka in April 2026, including three days of field visits to major graphite mines at Bogala, Kahatagaha, and Ragedara. The event will convene 50–75 experts (15 from the U.S.) across academia, industry, and government to address research priorities on natural graphite. This mineral is essential for lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and advanced materials. Sri Lanka’s century-old vein graphite offers a unique, high-purity resou |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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