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.  

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.

scholarly journals Comparison of Nitrogen Adsorption and Mercury Penetration Results

1988 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce D. Adkins ◽  
Burtron H. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Narrow Range ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Pore Sizes ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Bet Method ◽  
Crystallite Sizes ◽  
Materials Used

Mercury penetration pore volumes obtained for four materials (two silicas, alumina and zirconia) agreed closely with the “Gurvitsch Volume” obtained from nitrogen adsorption. The pore volume of the materials used in this study was found in a narrow range of pore sizes that are amenable to both mercury penetration and nitrogen adsorption measurements. The average crystallite sizes calculated from the BET surface area and from TEM measurements agreed closely except for the highest surface area (310 m2/g) material. The surface areas obtained from mercury penetration or the BET method agree closely for the two lower area materials but the mercury penetration is much higher than the nitrogen surface area for the two higher area materials.

scholarly journals Nanometer Pore Structure Characterization of Taiyuan Formation Shale in the Lin-Xing Area Based on Nitrogen Adsorption Experiments

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 298
Author(s):  
Chenlong Ding ◽  
Jinxian He ◽  
Hongchen Wu ◽  
Xiaoli Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Shale Gas ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Ordos Basin ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Taiyuan Formation

Ordos Basin is an important continental shale gas exploration site in China. The micropore structure of the shale reservoir is of great importance for shale gas evaluation. The Taiyuan Formation of the lower Permian is the main exploration interval for this area. To examine the nanometer pore structures in the Taiyuan Formation shale reservoirs in the Lin-Xing area, Northern Shaanxi, the microscopic pore structure characteristics were analyzed via nitrogen adsorption experiments. The pore structure parameters, such as specific surface area, pore volume, and aperture distribution, of shale were calculated; the significance of the pore structure for shale gas storage was analyzed; and the main controlling factors of pore development were assessed. The results indicated the surface area and hole volume of the shale sample to be 0.141–2.188 m2/g and 0.001398–0.008718 cm3/g, respectively. According to the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) classification, mesopores and macropores were dominant in the pore structure, with the presence of a certain number of micropores. The adsorption curves were similar to the standard IV (a)-type isotherm line, and the hysteresis loop type was mainly similar to H3 and H4 types, indicating that most pores are dominated by open type pores, such as parallel plate-shaped pores and wedge-shaped slit pores. The micropores and mesopores provide the vast majority of the specific surface area, functioning as the main area for the adsorption of gas in the shale. The mesopores and macropores provide the vast majority of the pore volume, functioning as the main storage areas for the gas in the shale. Total organic carbon had no notable linear correlation with the total pore volume and the specific surface area. Vitrinite reflectance (Ro) had no notable correlation with the specific surface area, but did have a low “U” curve correlation with the total pore volume. There was no relationship between the quartz content and specific surface area and total pore volume. In addition, there was no notable correlation between the clay mineral content and total specific surface area and total pore volume.

Synthesis and Characterization of Hematite Nanoparticles as Active Photocatalyst for Water Splitting Application

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 73-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sze Mei Chin ◽  
Suriati Sufian ◽  
Jeefferie Abd Razak
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Combustion Method ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Hematite Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bet Specific Surface Area

This paper highlights on the hydrogen production through photocatalytic activity by using hematite nanoparticles synthesized from self-combustion method based on different stirring period. The morphologies and microstructures of the nanostructures were determined using Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) and Particle Size Analyser (PSA). Besides that, surface area analyser was used to determine the BET surface area of the hematite samples. The hematite nanocatalyst as-synthesized are proven to be rhombohedral crystalline hematite (α-Fe2O3) with particle diameters ranging from 60-140 nm. The BET specific surface area of hematite samples increased from 5.437 to 7.6425 m2/g with increasing stirring period from 1 to 4 weeks. This caused the amount of hydrogen gas produced from photocatalytic water splitting to increase as well.

scholarly journals An Eco-Friendly Process for Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solution

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heman A. Smail ◽  
Kafia M. Shareef ◽  
Zainab H. Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Adsorption Equilibrium ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Heavy Metal Ion ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Barley Husk

The adsorption of lead (Pb II) ion on different types of synthesized zeolite was investigated. The BET surface area, total pore volume & average pore size distribution of these synthesized zeolites were determined by adsorption isotherms for N2, the surface area & total pore volume of their sources were found by adsorption isothermN2.The adsorption equilibrium was measured after 24h at room temperature (RT) & concentration 10mg.L-1 of Pb (II) was used. The adsorption of heavy metal Pb (II) on four different prepared zeolites (LTA from Montmorillonite clay, FAU(Y)-B.H (G2) from Barley husk, Mordenite (G1) from Chert rock, FAU(X)-S.C (G3) from shale clay & modified Shale clay by oxalic acid (N1) & sodium hydroxide (N2)), were compared with the adsorption of their sources by using static batch experimental method. The major factors affecting the heavy metal ion sorption on different synthesized zeolites & their sources were investigated. The adsorption equilibrium capacity (Qm) of Pb (II) ion for different synthesized zeolites ordered from (N1>N2>LTA>G3>G2>G1&for their sources ordered Shale clay >Montmorilonite> Barley husk>Chert rock. The atomic absorption spectrometry was used for analysis of lead heavy metal ion, the obtained results in this study showed that the different synthesized zeolites were efficient ion exchanges for removing heavy metal, in particular, the modified zeolite from shale clay by oxalic acid.

Modulated synthesis and isoreticular expansion of Th-MOFs with record high pore volume and surface area for iodine adsorption

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (49) ◽  
pp. 6715-6718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zi-Jian Li ◽  
Yu Ju ◽  
Bowen Yu ◽  
Xiaoling Wu ◽  
Huangjie Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystals ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Void Space ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Iodine Adsorption

Isoreticular expansion of Th-MOFs via modulated synthesis yielded seven hierarchical complexes with superior quality single crystals, record high void space and BET surface area among Th materials, and exceptional iodine adsorption capacities.

scholarly journals Surface and Catalytic Properties of γ-Irradiated Cr2O3/Al2O3 Solids

1997 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 465-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.A. El-Shobaky ◽  
A.M. Ghozza ◽  
G.M. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Co Oxidation ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Γ Rays

Two samples of Cr2O3/Al2O3 were prepared by mixing a known mass of finely powdered Al(OH)3 with a calculated amount of CrO3 solid followed by drying at 120°C and calcination at 400°C. The amounts of chromium oxide employed were 5.66 and 20 mol% Cr2O3, respectively. The calcined solid specimens were then treated with different doses of γ-rays (20–160 Mrad). The surface and catalytic properties of the different irradiated solids were investigated using nitrogen adsorption at −196°C and the catalysis of CO oxidation by O2 at 300–400°C. The results revealed that γ-rays brought about a slight decrease in the BET surface area, SBET (15%), and in the total pore volume, Vp (20%), of the adsorbent containing 5.66 mol% Cr2O3. The same treatment increased the total pore volume, Vp (36%), and the mean pore radius, r̄ (43%), of the other adsorbent sample without changing its BET surface area. The catalytic activities of both catalyst samples were found to increase as a function of dose, reaching a maximum value at 80–160 Mrad and 40 Mrad for the solids containing 5.66 and 20 mol% Cr2O3, respectively. The maximum increase in the catalytic activity measured at 300°C was 59% and 100% for the first and second catalyst samples, respectively. The induced effect of γ-irradiation on the catalytic activity was an increase in the concentration of catalytically active sites taking part in chemisorption and in the catalysis of CO oxidation by O2 without changing their energetic nature. This was achieved by a progressive removal of surface hydroxy groups during the irradiation process.

Synthesis and Preparation of Al-MCM-41 Mesoporous Materials Using Oil Shale Residue

2019 ◽  
Vol 944 ◽  
pp. 1192-1198
Author(s):  
Rong Wang ◽  
Zhi Xiang Lin ◽  
Yang Zhao ◽  
Xiao Dong Xu ◽  
Yan Xi Deng
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Mesoporous Materials ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Oil Shale ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
One Step ◽  
Mcm 41

An Al-supported cage-like mesoporous silica type MCM-41 has been prepared using a simple one-step synthetic procedure using oil shale residue and CTAB(Hexadecyl trimethyl Ammonium Bromide) as the template. The effects of temperature on the porosity, structure and surface area of Al-MCM-41 mesoporous materials were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, N2adsorption desorption, scanning electron micrographs (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The results indicated that temperature was a key to the characteristics of Al-MCM-41 materials, and when the temperature up to 333 K, Al-MCM-41 exhibited excellent characteristics with high degree of order, high surface area and pore volume. The one-step hydrothermal synthesized MCM-41 mesoporous material possessed high BET surface area, high pore size and high pore volume. They are respectively 835.1 m2/g, 32.6 Å and 1.22 cm3/g under the condition of the Si : Al =78:1, pH =10, crystallization temperature was 333K, crystallization time was 48h and calcination at 823 K for 5 h in air. All the results indicated the possibility of using oil shale residue as silicon and aluminum source to produce Al-MCM-41, and gave us a new way to recycle a solid waste. As well as this made it impossible to large-scale production of Al-MCM-41. Keywords: Al-MCM-41 mesoporous materials, oil shale residue, one-step synthesis

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