Core Insights - The evaluation of the "Coal Liquefaction for High-end Carbon Materials" project by experts indicates that the technology is at an internationally leading level and should be promoted for industrialization and application [1][2] Group 1: Technology and Innovation - The innovative process can convert coal into high-yield, high-quality asphalt, which is a precursor for high-end carbon materials [1] - Key innovations include effective control of coal conversion, mild reaction conditions, and direct refining of asphalt during production, resulting in superior composition compared to other coal-based asphalts [1] - The process has led to the development of advanced series of three-dimensional graphene and foam carbon products through small-scale experiments [1] Group 2: Environmental Impact and Efficiency - The application of this technology can significantly reduce carbon emissions, with minimal waste generation, and treated emissions that do not pollute the environment [1] - The process allows for a substantial increase in the added value of coal, transforming it from a cost of thousands per ton to tens of thousands per ton [2] Group 3: Market Potential - The technology is adaptable to various coal types, including lignite, long flame coal, gas coal, and coking coal, making it applicable in most coal-producing regions in China [2] - The asphalt yield from the process ranges from 30% to 50%, with a low ash content of only 0.01%, and approximately 80% of the product being aromatic organic compounds, which are high-quality raw materials for carbon products [2]