Research & Development

At Haycarb, we are committed to excellence in activated carbon technology, delivering high-performance, custom-engineered solutions that exceed stringent industry standards. Innovation and quality consistency are at the core of our R&D efforts, ensuring our products evolve to meet dynamic market demands across diverse applications.
Our R&D function drives innovation through new product development, process advancements, and technology advancements. With state-of-the-art laboratories in Sri Lanka and overseas manufacturing facilities, we conduct extensive testing and analysis to uphold the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Advanced Testing & Analytical Capabilities

Haycarb’s R&D and testing facilities ensure the highest quality activated carbon solutions through advanced analytical techniques.

Our laboratories conduct comprehensive testing, including:
  • ICP-MS analysis for metal content evaluation
  • ISE analysis for anion content evaluation
  • Adsorption capacity and efficiency assessments
  • Surface area and Pore structure analysis
  • Particle size distribution analysis
  • Surface functional group characterization
  • Water and gas testing using challenge concentrations to replicate customer testing conditions
  • Chemical properties assessment and compliance validation with industry standards

Additionally, our R&D team provides expert consultation, including carbon testing, product recommendations, and system performance analysis to support customer needs.

Centre of Innovation (COI)

A key addition to our capabilities is the Centre of Innovation (COI), an advanced Electrochemical Laboratory dedicated to next-generation energy storage materials. The facility is equipped with:

  • Arbin Battery Test Systems and Gamry Electrochemical Workstations for high-precision electrochemical performance evaluations
  • MBRAUN Glovebox Workstations, providing a controlled, sealed environment essential for handling moisture- and oxygen-sensitive materials
  • Comprehensive electrode fabrication equipment, supporting research in Lithium-ion batteries, Sodium-ion batteries, and Supercapacitors
Our laboratory facilitates key processes such as slurry preparation, electrode coating, drying, precision cutting for coin and pouch cells, and vacuum drying ensuring high-quality electrode production for cutting-edge research. COI specializes in testing high-performance carbons for supercapacitors, SiC (Silicon-Carbon) composite anodes in Li-ion batteries, and hard carbon for sodium-ion batteries.

Process Innovation & Technical Support to Sustainable Manufacturing

Haycarb’s R&D team plays a pivotal role in process innovation, focusing on:
  • Waste elimination, yield improvements and energy efficiency improvements
  • Enhancing process capability through statistical process control and lean manufacturing practices
  • Collaborations with key strategic customers for inter-lab calibrations and activated carbon advisory services

As part of our commitment to technology and innovation, Haycarb’s New Product Development (NPD) initiatives focus on high-efficiency activated carbon solutions for purification, gold extraction, and energy storage applications. These advancements leverage cutting-edge product and process development technologies, ensuring superior and sustainable performance. Our experienced team of R&D professionals, coupled with our central engineering resources, provides a competitive advantage in technology maturation, plant construction, and manufacturing expansions. This expertise solidifies our position as a coconut carbon company at the forefront of sustainable innovation.

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