scholarly journals Enhancing the Pore Properties and Adsorption Performance of Cocoa Pod Husk (CPH)-Derived Biochars via Post-Acid Treatment

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsai ◽  
Hsu ◽  
Lin ◽  
Tsai ◽  
Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Adsorption Performance ◽  
Acid Washing ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Cocoa Pod Husk ◽  
Pore Properties ◽  
And Chemical Properties

In this work, the cocoa pod husk (CPH) was converted into biochar products at higher carbonization temperatures (i.e., 400–800 °C). The pore and chemical properties of the resulting biochars and its post-leaching biochars by acid washing, including specific surface area, total pore volume, pore size distribution, true density, and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) and Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were studied. Based on the pore properties, pyrolysis temperature at around 800 °C seemed to have the most profound impact on the pore development for producing biochar, where its Brunauer–Emmet–Teller (BET) surface area is 101 m2/g. More noticeably, more pores in the CPH-based biochar could be significantly created during the acid-washing, resulting in an increase of BET surface area from 101 to 342 m2/g. According to the data on the EDS and FTIR, the resulting biochars seemed to have oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface. Furthermore, the methylene blue (MB) adsorption performance of the optimal biochar product with maximal BET surface area was tested to fit its kinetics by the pseudo-second order model, showing a strong interaction between the biochar adsorbent and the cationic adsorbate.

Preparation of Porous Biochar from Soapberry Pericarp at Severe Carbonization Conditions

Fermentation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Wen-Tien Tsai ◽  
Tasi-Jung Jiang ◽  
Yu-Quan Lin ◽  
Hsuan-Lun Chang ◽  
Chi-Hung Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Carbonization Temperature ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
N2 Adsorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mesoporous Biochar ◽  
Pore Properties ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The residue remaining after the water extraction of soapberry pericarp from a biotechnology plant was used to produce a series of biochar products at pyrolytic temperatures (i.e., 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 °C) for 20 min plant was used to produce a series of biochar products. The effects of the carbonization temperature on the pore and chemical properties were investigated by using N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The pore properties of the resulting biochar products significantly increased as the carbonization temperature increased from 700 to 800 °C. The biochar prepared at 800 °C yielded the maximal BET surface area of 277 m2/g and total pore volume of 0.153 cm3/g, showing that the percentages of micropores and mesopores were 78% and 22%, respectively. Based on the findings of the EDS and the FTIR, the resulting biochar product may be more hydrophilic because it is rich in functional oxygen-containing groups on the surface. These results suggest that soapberry pericarp can be reused as an excellent precursor for preparing micro-mesoporous biochar products in severe carbonization conditions.

scholarly journals Production of Highly Porous Biochar Materials from Spent Mushroom Composts

Horticulturae ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Wen-Shing Chen ◽  
Wen-Tien Tsai ◽  
Yu-Quan Lin ◽  
Chi-Hung Tsai ◽  
Yao-Tsung Chang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Average Pore Size ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Edible Mushroom ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Mushroom Compost ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
Spent Mushroom Compost ◽  
Pore Properties

The edible mushroom industry has grown significantly in recent years due to the dietary change and the demand for heathy food. However, the spent mushroom compost (SMC) will be produced in large quantities after the harvest, thus forming an agricultural waste requiring proper management other than dumping or burning. In this work, two types of SMCs with the cultivation of shiitake fungus (SF) and black fungus (BF) were converted into porous biochar products (a series of SMC-SF-BC and SMC-BF-BC) at higher pyrolysis temperatures (i.e., 400, 600 and 800 °C) based on their thermochemical characteristics, using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The pore and chemical properties of the resulting products, including surface area, pore volume, average pore size, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), were studied to correlate them with the most important process parameter. The results showed that the pore properties of the biochar products indicated a significant increase with the increase in the pyrolysis temperature from 400 to 600 °C. The data on the maximal Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area for the biochar products produced at 800 °C (i.e., SMC-SF-BC-800 and SMC-BF-BC-800) were found to be 312.5 and 280.9 m2/g, respectively. Based on the EDS and FTIR, plenty of oxygen-containing functional groups were found on the surface of the resulting biochar products.

scholarly journals Characterization of Biochars Produced from Dairy Manure at High Pyrolysis Temperatures

Agronomy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Tien Tsai ◽  
Po-Cheng Huang ◽  
Yu-Quan Lin
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Dairy Manure ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Pore Properties

In this work, the thermochemical analyses of dairy manure (DM), including the proximate analysis, ultimate (elemental) analysis, calorific value, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and inorganic elements, were studied to evaluate its potential for producing DM-based char (DMC) with high porosity. The results showed that the biomass should be an available precursor for producing biochar materials based on its high contents of carbon (42.63%) and volatile matter (79.55%). In order to characterize their pore properties, the DMC products produced at high pyrolysis temperatures (500–900°C) were analyzed using surface area and porosity analyzer, pycnometer, and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). The values of pore properties for the DMC products increased with an increase in pyrolysis temperature, leading to more pore development and condensed aromatic cluster at elevated temperatures. Because of the microporous and mesoporous structures from the N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms with the hysteresis loops (H4 type), the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area of the optimal biochar (DMC-900) was about 360 m2/g, which was higher than the data reported in the literature. The highly porous structure was also seen from the SEM observations. More significantly, the cation exchange capacity (CEC) of the optimal DMC product showed a high value of 57.5 ± 16.1 cmol/kg. Based on the excellent pore and chemical properties, the DMC product could be used as an effective amendment and/or adsorbent for the removal of pollutants from the soil media and/or fluid streams.

Adsorption of Arsenite(III) and Arsenate(V) from Drinking Water Using Amorphous and Anatase Titanium Dioxide as the Adsorbent

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 447-450
Author(s):  
Yu Chao Tang ◽  
Xian Huai Huang ◽  
Li Hua Tang ◽  
Xin Li ◽  
Li Ping Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Arsenic Concentration ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Arsenite(III) and arsenate(V) removal from low-arsenic concentration drinking water by amorphous and anatase TiO2 adsorbents were studied in this paper. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and BET surface area analysis were used to characterize the physical and chemical properties of the adsorbents. Pore size calculated from adsorption average pore width (4V/A by BET) is 3.92 nm of amorphous TiO2 and 11.0 nm of anatase TiO2. The BET surface specific area of amorphous TiO2 was found to be 205 m2/g and anatase TiO2 was 115.6 m2/g, respectively. Amorphous TiO2 shows more efficiency than anatase TiO2 for As(III) and As(V) removal. About 80% of As(V) and 60% of As (III) can be removed within 2h reaction when dosage of amorphous TiO2 was only 0.1g/L. High temperature can facilitate the adsorption of As(V) but exhibit no obviously influence on As(III). Adsorption kinetics data were found to be best described by the modified pseudo-second-order kinetics model which can be described by Equation 1/(Qe-Qt)-1/Qe=k∙tn for arsenite(III) and arsenate(V) removal.

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.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study on The Adsorption Behavior of Congo Red on to ZnAl and ZnCr Layered Double Hydroxides

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-116
Author(s):  
Tarmizi Taher ◽  
◽  
Nyanyu Ummu Hani ◽  
Neza Rahayu Palapa ◽  
Risfidian Mohadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Adsorption Kinetics ◽  
Layered Double Hydroxides ◽  
Congo Red ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Double Hydroxides

In this work, two synthetic layered double hydroxides (LDH) consists of Zn2+ as M2+ cation with different M3+ cation, i.e., Al3+ and Cr3+ were used as an adsorbent for Congo Red removal aqueous solution. Both Zn-Al and Zn-Cr LDH were characterized by X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, and BET surface area analyzer. The effect of contact time, initial dye concentration, and temperature were evaluated in a batch technique in order to investigate the characteristic of Congo Red adsorption onto both adsorbents. The experimental data were assessed according to the parameter of adsorption kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics. The results of LDH characterization showed that Zn-Al LDH has a higher interlayer distance than Zn-Cr LDH, although Zn-Cr LDH has a higher surface area. The FT-IR analysis indicated the interlayer space of both Zn-Cr and Zn-Al LDH was dominated by CO32- as the interlayer anion species. The adsorption kinetics study of Congo Red on both LDH revealed that the adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order model. For the adsorption isotherm, the experimental data fit well with the Freundlich model rather than the Langmuir model. The thermodynamic study indicated that the adsorption process that occurred on both adsorbents was spontaneous with exothermic nature.

scholarly journals Influence of the Calcination Temperature on the properties of The Alumina as Catalyst Support for Catalysis

Paliva ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 155-161
Author(s):  
Tomáš Hlinčík ◽  
Veronika Šnajdrová ◽  
Veronika Kyselová
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Catalyst Support ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Calcination Temperatures ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Alumina is commonly used in industrial practice as a catalyst support and it is made from boehmite. Depending on the calcination temperature, this mineral is transformed into various crystalline modifications which have different physical and chemical properties. For this reason, the following parameters were determined at different calcination temperatures: length, width, material hardness, specific surface area and total pore volume. The results show that with increasing calcination temperature there have been significant changes which may be important when using the material as a catalyst support, e.g. in the preparation of catalysts or in the design of cat-alytic reactors. The specific surface area, which decreases in the temperature range 450–800 °C, is an important parameter for the preparation of catalysts, so it is appropriate to choose a temperature of 600 °C, when the specific surface area is above 200 m2·g-1. The effect of calcination temperature on the structural transitions of boehmite was also monitored. The results showed that γ-Al2O3 has the most suitable properties as a catalyst sup-port in the temperature range 450–800 °C.

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.

scholarly journals Elemental Composition of Biochar Obtained from Agricultural Waste for Soil Amendment and Carbon Sequestration

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (19) ◽  
pp. 3980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saowanee Wijitkosum ◽  
Preamsuda Jiwnok
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Soil Amendment ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Agricultural Crop

For an agricultural country such as Thailand, converting agricultural waste into biochar offers a potential solution to manage massive quantities of crop residues following harvest. This research studied the structure and chemical composition of biochar obtained from cassava rhizomes, cassava stems and corncobs, produced using a patented locally-manufactured biochar kiln using low-cost appropriate technology designed to be fabricated locally by farmers. The research found that cassava stems yielded the highest number of Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area in the biochar product, while chemical analysis indicated that corncobs yielded the highest amount of C (81.35%). The amount of H in the corncob biochar was also the highest (2.42%). The study also showed biochar produced by slow pyrolysis was of a high quality, with stable C and low H/C ratio. Biochar’s high BET surface area and total pore volume makes it suitable for soil amendment, contributing to reduced soil density, higher soil moisture and aeration and reduced leaching of plant nutrients from the rhizosphere. Biochar also provides a conducive habitat for beneficial soil microorganisms. The findings indicate that soil incorporation of biochar produced from agricultural crop residues can enhance food security and mitigate the contribution of the agricultural sector to climate change impacts.

Facile Synthesis of Activated Carbon from Swamp Taro Stalk via Single Step ZnCl2 Activation

2016 ◽  
Vol 857 ◽  
pp. 475-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.S. Mohammed Yahya ◽  
Jeyashelly Andas ◽  
Ghani Zaidi Ab
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Structure Type ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Type Iv

In this work, mesoporous activated carbon with high surface area was synthesized from swamp taro stalk by single step ZnCl2 activation. The synthesized activated carbon was characterized by Na2S2O3 volumetric method, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and N2 adsorption-desorption analyses. Under the single step ZnCl2 activation, the registered iodine number, BET surface area, total pore volume and pore diameter were 1087.57 mgg-1, 1242.26 m2g-1, 0.73cm3g-1 and 3.72 nm respectively with yield of 25.34%. SEM analysis evidenced the well-formation of porous structure. Type IV isotherm with H2 loops obtained from N2-sorption studies indicates the ink bottles shape mesoporous network structure. This research proved the successful conversion of plant waste into high grade activated carbon.

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