Aiden Lee Ping Wei

Aiden Lee Ping Wei, CEO and Founder of Graphjet Technology, has received the Frost & Sullivan 2023 Global Entrepreneur Excellence Award. In this post, Aiden Lee Ping Wei is sharing details on how we made Graphene from waste.  Graphene can indeed be made from various sources, including waste materials. One method involves using biomass, such as food waste, to produce graphene through a process called chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Here's a simplified explanation: Collection of Waste Material : Food waste, particularly organic matter like fruit peels or vegetable scraps, is collected. These materials contain carbon, which is essential for graphene production. Preparation : The collected waste material is cleaned and processed to remove any contaminants or impurities that could interfere with the graphene synthesis process. Carbonization : The processed waste material undergoes a process called carbonization, where it is heated to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen. This...

Aiden Lee Ping Wei, a remarkable Malaysian entrepreneur and visionary leader with a wealth of experience across diverse industries. At the age of 34, Aiden Lee Ping Wei boasts over a decade of expertise in engineering, construction, property development, telecommunications, energy, and utilities. His journey has seen him serve in pivotal roles such as Project Director and Corporate Finance Director within several listed companies, showcasing his versatile skills and strategic acumen. He is sharing some details on converting agricultural waste into graphite can offer several benefits: Resource Utilization : Agricultural waste, such as crop residues and husks, often goes unused or is disposed of in environmentally harmful ways. Converting it into graphite provides a valuable way to utilize these materials efficiently. Environmental Impact : Recycling agricultural waste into graphite reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills or burned, which can release harmful pollutants into the atm...

  Aiden Lee Ping Wei, a Malaysian, male, aged 34 Aiden Lee Ping Wei has more than 10 years’ experience in engineering, construction, property development, telecommunication, energy and utilities industries serving in various capacities as Project Director and Corporate Finance Director in few listed companies. In this post, he is sharing some points about the topic; Can Graphite reduce Environmental pollution Graphite is a form of carbon that has several applications which can contribute to environmental sustainability and yes, graphite can indeed play a role in reducing environmental pollution. Here are some facts: Water Filtration:  Graphite-based materials can be used in water filtration systems to remove contaminants and pollutants from water, thereby improving water quality and reducing water pollution. Air Purification:  Graphite can be utilized in air purification systems to capture harmful gases and pollutants, helping to improve air quality and reduce air polluti...

  Graphjet Technology, a developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly from palm kernel material, plans to build a commercial artificial graphite production facility in Nevada. The company is evaluating a specific location for the facility that will sit on approximately 21 acres and create about 500 jobs. Graphjet expects to commission and begin production at the new facility in 2026. Graphjet , headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, expects the plant to be capable of recycling up to 30,000 tons of palm kernel material equivalent to produce up to 10,000 metric tons of battery-grade artificial graphite per year, noting that this level of production is expected to be able to support the production of enough batteries to power more than 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year. The palm kernel material it uses is widely abundant in Malaysia and Indonesia and typically is landfilled, turned into fertilizer or burned to generate electricity for power pla...

Aiden Lee Ping Wei (CEO, Executive Director of Graphjet Technology) shared some benefits of graphite and graphene from agricultural waste. Graphite and graphene are among the best materials for sustainability due to several key reasons: Abundance: Graphite is a naturally abundant form of carbon found in various geological formations, while graphene can be produced from graphite or other carbon sources. This abundance ensures a steady supply without depleting finite resources. Resource Efficiency: Both graphite and graphene can be produced from renewable carbon sources such as biomass or agricultural waste, reducing reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact. Durability and Longevity: Graphite and graphene exhibit exceptional durability and longevity, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, from energy storage to structural materials. Their long lifespan reduces the need for frequent replacement, thus lowering overall resource consumptio...

  Aiden Lee Ping Wei  is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Graphjet Technology, the first and only developer of technology to produce graphite and graphene directly from agricultural waste. Mr. Lee has more than a decade of experience in the engineering, construction, property development, telecommunications, energy and utilities industries with a specialization in Project Management and Corporate Finance. Before Graphjet, Mr. Lee served as a director at a renewable energy company focused on providing engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning and advisory services to customers, including private and government agencies. Prior to this, he served as a director at a company that provides engineering services, EPCC, advisory works, designs and builds businesses with more than RM200 million projects with local companies as well as prestigious universities in Malaysia. Throughout his career, Mr. Lee has managed and completed highly acclaimed projects in Ch...

  Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd. (“Graphjet,” “GTI” or the “Company”), the world’s first and only graphene and graphite producer using innovative waste to super-material conversion technology, today announced that it has joined and partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF is an international non-governmental and lobbying organization based in Switzerland. Graphjet is the first Malaysian company to join the WEF. The WEF describes Graphjet Technology as a “dynamic high-growth company championing new business models, emerging technologies, and sustainable growth strategies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Since its founding in 1971, the WEF has sought to improve the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. The WEF is widely known for its annual meeting in Davos, bringing together major corporations and thought leaders to address the most pressing issues of globa...

  Graphjet Technology  (“Graphjet” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq:GTI), a leading developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly from agricultural waste, today announced it plans to build a commercial artificial graphite production facility in Nevada. This plant is expected to be a first-of-its-kind in the United States. The plant is expected to be capable of recycling up to 30,000 metric tons of palm kernel material equivalent – a widely abundant agricultural waste product in Malaysia – to produce up to 10,000 metric tons of battery-grade, artificial graphite per year. This level of production is expected to be able to support the production of enough batteries to power more 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year. In addition to producing graphite, Graphjet’s first commercial plant in Malaysia, which is on track to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2024, will process palm kernel shells into hard carbon, which will be shipped to Nevada. This e...

  Details about Graphjet Technology Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd. was founded in 2019 in Malaysia as an innovative and ESG-friendly graphene and graphite producer. Graphjet Technology has the world’s first patent-pending technology to recycle palm kernel shells generated in the production of palm seed oil to produce single layer graphene and artificial graphite at far lower cost than traditional carbon-intensive approaches. Graphene is presently one of the highest-profile materials in the world, also known as “black gold” and the “king of new materials.” Graphene’s high electric and thermal conductivity, hardness greater than that of a diamond and ultralight weight makes it critical to a number of innovative industries, including electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, composite materials and biomedical applications. Graphjet’s sustainable production methods utilizing palm kernel shells, a common agricultural waste product in Malaysia, will create ...