Graphite/Graphene Initiatives

Sri Lankan Graphite

Sri Lanka is world’s major producer of vein graphite. It is a special type of graphite that is well known for its high purity and large, well-defined crystal structure. Vein graphite is particularly well suited for the extraction of graphene, a material composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, similar to a honeycomb structure. Graphene has several unique properties that make it attractive for a wide range of applications.

High conductivity : Excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Making it useful in electronics, sensors and energy storage.

High strength : One of the strongest materials known, with tensile strength about 300 times greater than steel. Makes it useful in nanocomposites and structural materials.

Having a reliable and consistent supply of vein graphite, Sri Lanka has the competitive advantage of producing the highest quality graphene with lower cost of production making it more economically viable to produce it in a commercial scale. High quality starting material leads to the production of high quality graphene with minimal defects

Graphene Patent

Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), a pioneer in Nano and advanced materials research in Sri Lanka, at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies utilizing the unique properties of graphene and its derivatives. SLINTEC holds the patent for the preparation of carbon nanotubes from Vein Graphite and also for the method of synthesis of graphene oxide. Our team of experts at SLINTEC has developed novel Graphene based composites to explore its potential applications in energy storage, flexible electronics & sensors, anti-corrosive coatings and many more.

Joint venture – CGTL

Ceylon Graphene Technologies

Graphene Characterization Facility

SLINTEC offers characterization facility for graphene and its derivatives. The state-of-the-art material testing laboratories at SLINTEC are dedicated for the analysis and characterization of graphene and its properties. Equipped with the latest technology, SLINTEC offers comprehensive R&D services to support the development of graphene-based materials and products. From structural analysis to electrical and mechanical testing, SLINTEC’s team of experts are at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of this exciting field. The facility’s cutting-edge capabilities make it a hub for innovation and discovery, helping to unlock the full potential of this revolutionary material.