PEKAN, 1 December 2025 – Researchers from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) have successfully developed a method to produce synthetic graphite using oil palm fronds (OPF) and palm kernel shells (PKS), focusing on the conversion of biomass waste at lower temperatures without the use of hazardous chemicals.

This first-of-its-kind discovery in Malaysia is expected to boost the growth of the high-growth high-value (HGHV) industry and other high-impact strategic sectors.