Synthesis and Characterization of Green Porous Carbons with Large Surface Area by Two Step Chemical Activation with KOH

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Shawal Nasri ◽  
Mohammed Jibril ◽  
Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini ◽  
Rahmat Mohsin ◽  
Hamza Usman Dadum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Porous Carbon ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Potassium Hydroxide ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Porous Carbons ◽  
Precursor Material ◽  
Proximate And Ultimate Analysis

Porous carbons were synthesized from coconut shell using chemical activation by potassium hydroxide (KOH). N2 adsorption isotherm analysis for BET surface area and pore volume of the synthesized porous carbon were carried out. The Langmuir surface area, BET surface area and pore volume are 1646 m2/g, 1353 m2/g and 0.6 cm3/g, respectively. From the FTIR analysis, hydroxyls, alkenes, carbonyls and aromatics functional groups were identified. The proximate and ultimate analysis shows high percentage of carbon and less ash content which indicates a good precursor material for porous carbon. The carbonization temperature and time were also varied to observe their effect on the yield of char, with carbonization at 7000C for 2 h having highest yield of 32%.

scholarly journals On the Gas Storage Properties of 3D Porous Carbons Derived from Hyper-Crosslinked Polymers

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Gatti ◽  
Mina Errahali ◽  
Lorenzo Tei ◽  
Maurizio Cossi ◽  
Leonardo Marchese
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Gas Storage ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Porous Carbons

The preparation of porous carbons by post-synthesis treatment of hypercrosslinked polymers is described, with a careful physico-chemical characterization, to obtain new materials for gas storage and separation. Different procedures, based on chemical and thermal activations, are considered; they include thermal treatment at 380 °C, and chemical activation with KOH followed by thermal treatment at 750 or 800 °C; the resulting materials are carefully characterized in their structural and textural properties. The thermal treatment at temperature below decomposition (380 °C) maintains the polymer structure, removing the side-products of the polymerization entrapped in the pores and improving the textural properties. On the other hand, the carbonization leads to a different material, enhancing both surface area and total pore volume—the textural properties of the final porous carbons are affected by the activation procedure and by the starting polymer. Different chemical activation methods and temperatures lead to different carbons with BET surface area ranging between 2318 and 2975 m2/g and pore volume up to 1.30 cc/g. The wise choice of the carbonization treatment allows the final textural properties to be finely tuned by increasing either the narrow pore fraction or the micro- and mesoporous volume. High pressure gas adsorption measurements of methane, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide of the most promising material are investigated, and the storage capacity for methane is measured and discussed.

Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Based Porous Carbons by Two Step Physical Activation with CO2

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Shawal Nasri ◽  
Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini ◽  
Rahmat Mohsin ◽  
Hamza Usman Dadum ◽  
Ahmed Murtala Musa
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Total Surface Area ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Physical Activation ◽  
Porous Carbons ◽  
Bet Specific Surface Area ◽  
Precursor Material ◽  
The Fourier Transform

Porous carbons were synthesized from coconut shell using two step CO2 activation and their characteristics were investigated. Nitrogen adsorption test for Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area and pore volume of the adsorbent produced were carried out. The Langmuir surface area, BET surface area and pore volume of the synthesized carbon are 533 m2/g, 361 m2/g and 0.19 cm3/g respectively. Micropores are predominant constituting 88% of the total surface area. From the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, hydroxyls, alkenes, carbonyls and aromatics functional groups were identified. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results gives thermal analysis whereby moisture pyrolysis occurred at 105oC, the pyrolysis of hemicellulose and cellulose occurred at 160–390oC. However, lignin decomposition occurred in a wider temperature range (390-650oC). The proximate and ultimate analysis shows high percentage of carbon and less ash content which indicates a good precursor material for porous carbon.  

scholarly journals Characterization of Activated Carbons from Oil-Palm Shell by CO2Activation with No Holding Carbonization Temperature

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Herawan ◽  
M. S. Hadi ◽  
Md. R. Ayob ◽  
A. Putra
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Pyrolysis Temperature ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Preparation Time

Activated carbons can be produced from different precursors, including coals of different ranks, and lignocellulosic materials, by physical or chemical activation processes. The objective of this paper is to characterize oil-palm shells, as a biomass byproduct from palm-oil mills which were converted into activated carbons by nitrogen pyrolysis followed by CO2activation. The effects of no holding peak pyrolysis temperature on the physical characteristics of the activated carbons are studied. The BET surface area of the activated carbon is investigated using N2adsorption at 77 K with selected temperatures of 500, 600, and 700°C. These pyrolysis conditions for preparing the activated carbons are found to yield higher BET surface area at a pyrolysis temperature of 700°C compared to selected commercial activated carbon. The activated carbons thus result in well-developed porosities and predominantly microporosities. By using this activation method, significant improvement can be obtained in the surface characteristics of the activated carbons. Thus this study shows that the preparation time can be shortened while better results of activated carbon can be produced.

Characterization of Activated Carbon from Wood Sawdust Prepared via Chemical Activation Using Potassium Hydroxide

2013 ◽  
Vol 832 ◽  
pp. 132-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azry Borhan ◽  
Mohd Faisal Taha ◽  
Athirah Amer Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Potassium Hydroxide ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Wood Sawdust ◽  
Activation Conditions ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

The preparation of activated carbon from wood-based industrys residue is one of the most environmental friendly solutions of transforming negative-valued wastes to valuable materials. Wood sawdust was first chemically activated using potassium hydroxide, KOH and characterized by nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms measured in Micrometrices ASAP 2020 and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM). By manipulating three different parameters, the optimal activation conditions were found at temperature of 500°C, activation time of 60 min and impregnation ratio of 1:3. Results showed that the BET surface area, total pore volume and diameter of activated carbon were 1876.16 m2g-1, 0.88 cm3g-1and 6.93 nm, respectively. Nitrogen adsorption desorption isotherm analysis proved the existence of mesopores in activated carbon produced, suggesting that it can be effectively used as an adsorption material.

scholarly journals Biomass-Derived Porous Carbons Derived from Soybean Residues for High Performance Solid State Supercapacitors

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 4050 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiu-Ying Chung ◽  
Guan-Ting Pan ◽  
Zhong-Yun Hong ◽  
Chun-Tsung Hsu ◽  
Siewhui Chong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Electrochemical Performances ◽  
Porous Carbons ◽  
Symmetric Supercapacitor

A series of heteroatom-containing porous carbons with high surface area and hierarchical porosity were successfully prepared by hydrothermal, chemical activation, and carbonization processes from soybean residues. The initial concentration of soybean residues has a significant impact on the textural and surface functional properties of the obtained biomass-derived porous carbons (BDPCs). SRAC5 sample with a BET surface area of 1945 m2 g−1 and a wide micro/mesopore size distribution, nitrogen content of 3.8 at %, and oxygen content of 15.8 at % presents the best electrochemical performance, reaching 489 F g−1 at 1 A g−1 in 6 M LiNO3 aqueous solution. A solid-state symmetric supercapacitor (SSC) device delivers a specific capacitance of 123 F g−1 at 1 A g−1 and a high energy density of 68.2 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 1 kW kg−1 with a wide voltage window of 2.0 V and maintains good cycling stability of 89.9% capacitance retention at 2A g−1 (over 5000 cycles). The outstanding electrochemical performances are ascribed to the synergistic effects of the high specific surface area, appropriate pore distribution, favorable heteroatom functional groups, and suitable electrolyte, which facilitates electrical double-layer and pseudocapacitive mechanisms for power and energy storage, respectively.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Green Porous Palm Shell Based Activated Carbon by Two Step Chemical Activation Using KOH

2015 ◽  
Vol 773-774 ◽  
pp. 1127-1132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdurrahman Garba ◽  
Hatijah Basri ◽  
Noor Shawal Nasri
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Water And Wastewater ◽  
Microscopy Images

The large quantity of agricultural waste materials that poses disposal challenge to our environment could be converted into useful products such as activated carbon (AC). Palm oil shell based porous AC was prepared by two step process using KOH as the chemical activant. Palm oil shell was carbonized at 800°C for 2 hours and activated using CO2 at same temperature for 1 hour which yield 23.27% fixed carbon. The AC was characterized by Langmuir surface area, BET surface area and pore volume of 410.7 m2/g, 350 m2/g and 0.2 cm3/g respectively, the FTIR analysis identified the presence of alkanes, carbonyls and hydroxyls as the main functional groups in the AC. Scanning electron microscopy images illustrates the gradual formation of pores from the precursor to the produced AC due to elimination of volatiles and contaminants in the material. However, the AC produced showed basic properties suitable for the removal of hydrophobic organic contaminants in water and wastewater.

Synthesis and Characterization of Low-Cost Porous Carbon from Palm Oil Shell via K2CO3 Chemical Activation Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 735 ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Shawal Nasri ◽  
Hatijah Basri ◽  
Abdurrahman Garba ◽  
Usman Dadum Hamza ◽  
Jibril Mohammed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Porous Carbon ◽  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Activation Process

The abundant fraction of agricultural waste materials in the environment that poses disposal challenge could be converted into useful value added products such as activated carbon. Palm oil shell based carbon was prepared by two step process using K2CO3 as the chemical activant. The Langmuir surface area, BET surface area and pore volume were 817 m2/g, 707m2/g and 0.31cm3/g. From the FTIR analysis, carbonyls, alkenes and hydroxyls were identified. The SEM image shows gradual formation of pores due to elimination of volatiles and contaminants. Carbonization at 800°C for 2 hours and activation at same temperature for 1h has the highest yield of 23.27%. The proximate and ultimate analysis shows high percentage of carbon and low percentage of ash which is an indication of a good material for production of porous carbon. The activated carbon produced showed basic properties suitable for removal of organic contaminants in aqueous solutions. However, the aim of this study is to produce a green and porous carbon with controlled pores and surface properties for organic contaminants removal from water and wastewater.

scholarly journals Preparation and characterization of activated carbons from different kinds of coal

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Batkhishig Damdin ◽  
Purevsuren Barnasan ◽  
Chung-Jun Lin ◽  
Batbileg Sanjaa ◽  
Ariunaa Alyeksandr
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Iodine Number ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Water Steam ◽  
Initial Coal

Initial coal was purified in heavy liquid with a density 1.3 cm3 of ZnCl2 solution and purified coal was carbonized and the initial coal samples of each deposits were purified by pyrolysis. Thus, the yield of pyrolysis hard residue in the enriched sample was slightly higher than in the hard residue of initial coal. Therefore, pyrolysis hard residue of purified coal (carbonized sample) was activated at 800°C for 2 hours by preheated water steam. Activated carbons (ACs) and non-activated and non-carbonized coal from Baganuur, Ereen and Nariin Sukhait deposits were technically analyzed and their iodine number, BET surface area, pore volume and adsorption of methylene blue (MB) were determined. When these results were compared, these indicators increased 5-17 times in the Baganuur activated carbon (BN-AC), Ereen activated carbon (E-AC) and Nariin Sukhait activated carbon (NS-AC) as compared to inactivated coal.

scholarly journals Effect of textural and chemical characteristics of activated carbons on phenol adsorption in aqueous solutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 87-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana P. Vargas ◽  
Liliana Giraldo ◽  
Juan Carlos Moreno-Piraján
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Granular Activated Carbon ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Phenol Adsorption

Abstract The effect of textural and chemical properties such as: surface area, pore volume and chemical groups content of the granular activated carbon and monoliths on phenol adsorption in aqueous solutions was studied. Granular activated carbon and monolith samples were produced by chemical activation. They were characterized by using N2 adsorption at 77 K, CO2 adsorption at 273 K, Boehm Titrations and immersion calorimetry in phenol solutions. Microporous materials with different pore size distribution, surface area between 516 and 1685 m2 g−1 and pore volumes between 0.24 and 0.58 cm3 g−1 were obtained. Phenol adsorption capacity of the activated carbon materials increased with increasing BET surface area and pore volume, and is favored by their surface functional groups that act as electron donors. Phenol adsorption capacities are in ranged between 73.5 and 389.4 mg · g−1.

Characterization of Activated Carbon from Oil Palm Shell Prepared by H3PO4 for Procion Red Dye Removal

2013 ◽  
Vol 391 ◽  
pp. 51-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poedji Loekitowati Hariani ◽  
Muhammad Faizal ◽  
Ridwan ◽  
Marsi ◽  
Dedi Setiabudidaya
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Palm Shell ◽  
Oil Palm Shell ◽  
Red Dye ◽  
Characterization Of Activated Carbon

Characterization of activated carbon from oil palm shell prepared by H3PO4and application for the removal of procion red dye was investigated. Oil palm shell was carbonized at 500°C and prepared by H3PO45 % with ratio of 1:3. Characterized activated carbon by Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer Emmet Teller (BET) surface area, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive X Ray Spectrometry (SEM-EDS). The result indicated that functional groups on the activated carbon surface were influenced by acidic treatment. The activated carbon have surface area 385.991 m2g-1and volume of micro porous 0.201 cm3g-1. The SEM-EDS image showed that activated carbon have many porous structure and the strong peak of C was 92.7 %. Adsorption capacity of activated carbon prepared by H3PO45 % was 278.197 mg g-1which is higher than not chemical activation was 216.456 mg g-1at equilibrium time 5 h.

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