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Graphite is at heart of modern energy technologies, including energy storage devices and energy conversion processes. The supply chain of natural graphite is controlled by few countries and energy extensive synthesis process (Acheson process, >3000 °C) is the only technique to synthesize this highly demanded commodity, a critical material listed by U.S. Department of Energy LINK. The overarching goal of this project is to develop a new sustainable graphite synthesis process that can utilize renewable sources (biomass) and polyethylene (PE) wastes and convert them to pure and highly crystalline graphite suitable for energy-related applications including battery anodes for fast charging application for electric vehicles (EVs).