Does the Us Have Enough Graphite to Meet Growing Energy Demand?
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The article discusses whether the US has sufficient graphite reserves to meet increasing energy demands, with comments focusing on the nuances of graphite quality and alternative sources.
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IDK how many times I've mentioned anodes made from hemp bast fiber are as good or better than battery anodes made from graphene. Bast fiber is already naturally branching.
Graphene can be made from graphite or any other source of carbon.
Graphene can be manufactured by flash heating unsorted plastic.
Graphene can be manufactured with hydrogen plasma and unsorted plastic.
Graphite and Graphene can be made from CO2.