Through a new process that turns coal waste into a material that can power electric cars, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has a unique opportunity to return energy-producing jobs to Appalachians who ...

ORNL researchers are exploring two ways to transform coal into graphite. One uses coal char, a solid byproduct, while the other utilizes coal liquids. By heating coal without oxygen, researchers ...

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! In today’s Daily on Energy, we explore a newly approved graphite mining project in Alaska that will be covered by the federal ...

The graphene hype has faded while graphite demand is surging. U.S.–China tensions are reshaping graphite markets, with punitive U.S. tariffs on Chinese anode-grade graphite boosting investor interest ...

The outlook for the graphite market is promising due to its usage in the battery industry and energy storage applications, as well as steel-making. With China dominating the natural graphite market, ...