NSF award 2538354 · Austin Community College

Innovation for Critical Minerals: U.S. Sri Lanka Workshop on Graphite Research and Development

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31 May 2027

in 225 days · The award ends on 31 January 2027.

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Award number: 2538354
Period of support: 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Amount: $49,999
Awardee: Austin Community College, Austin, TX
Program: XC-Crosscutting Activities Pro
Directorate: GEO

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…

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