(Press-News.org) The insightful Carbon Research Webinar, "Fossil-Free Graphite from Biomass for Greener Process Industries," is now available on-demand on YouTube!
This insightful discussion with Prof. Weihong Yang of KTH Royal Institute of Technology took place on Monday, August 11, 2025. In case you couldn't join us live, you can now catch the full session on-demand, where Prof. Yang explores innovative strategies for replacing fossil-based materials with sustainable, bio-based graphite.
He provides key insights into:
Converting bioprecursors into fossil-free graphite.
Its critical applications in lithium-ion batteries and other electrochemical systems.
A comprehensive techno-economic assessment and life cycle analysis (LCA).
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert. Watch the full recording at the link below!
https://youtu.be/CSOm5QI3kx4?si=-vADPe_2QGdMfkpi
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