LOLC sets new trends in Graphene technology
View(s):LOLC Advanced Technologies (LOLC AT), Australia, a subsidiary of LOLC Advanced Technologies (LOLC AT), Sri Lanka, has announced a strategic partnership with the Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi.
This development builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in August 2023, which marked the official launch of the partnership between Khalifa University’s Research & Innovation Centre for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D) and LOLC AT, Australia.
From left - Dr. Ammar M.K. Jarrar, Associate Director-Commercialisation of Research and Innovation Centre in Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D); Manju Gunawardana, CEO-Research and Innovation of LOLC Group; Ishara Nanayakkara, Deputy Chairman of LOLC Group; Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University; Fahad Mohamed Rashed Alabsi, Director-Commercialisation and Special Projects of RIC2D and Imraz Iqbal, Deputy General Manager -Business Acquisition & Development, LOLC Group.
This association marks a significant step towards expanding the global availability of graphene technology, underpinned by high-quality Graphite, which is a known for exceptional strength, flexibility, and electrical conductivity. Graphite is also essential for the large-scale production of graphene, enabling its use in various high-tech industries, including advanced materials, electronics, and renewable energy solutions, LOLC said in a media release.
LOLC AT is the parent company of Ceylon Graphene Technologies (CGT) in Sri Lanka, a leading entity in advanced materials. Established through a strategic alliance between the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) and LOLC Holdings PLC, today, CGT has become a market leader in the production of high-quality graphene, and with this partnership, CGT will now be the primary supplier of materials to RIC2D, leveraging the expertise and resources of LOLC AT across both Sri Lanka and Australia.
Commenting on the alliance, Manju Gunawardana, CEO of Research and Innovation at LOLC Group, stated, “Sri Lanka is uniquely positioned as the only country in the world to produce the highest quality graphite, which is both authentic and unparalleled. In today’s industrial landscape, graphite has emerged as one of the most valuable raw materials, utilised across every sector. It is our responsibility and privilege to harness the exceptional graphite; we extract from our country and transform it into the highest quality graphene.”
In conjunction with this development, RIC2D’s commercial arm, INTRATOMICS, will shift its focus towards commercialising cutting-edge graphene research. This initiative includes the establishment of a state-of-the-art graphene production facility in Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind in West Asia. RIC2D will also oversee the operations of the new facility, including plant setup, cost management, and material testing. The collaboration combines CGT’s proprietary technology with Khalifa University’s extensive resources, enhancing the production and technological capabilities of the venture.
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