Preparation and characterization of activated carbon derived from rubber wood sawdust (Heavea Brasiliensis): textural and chemical characterization (Part 1)

Collin G. Joseph and Faujan B.H. Ahmad and Teo, Lawrence, Kah Hoong (2007) Preparation and characterization of activated carbon derived from rubber wood sawdust (Heavea Brasiliensis): textural and chemical characterization (Part 1). Journal of Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia, 4 (2). pp. 403-410.

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Abstract

Activated carbons from rubber wood sawdust (RW) were prepared by physical and chemical activation using potassium hydroxide as the dehydrating agent. A two-stage activation process method was used; with semi-carbonization stage at 200°C for 15 minutes as the first stage followed by an activation stage at 500°C for 45 minutes as the second stage. The precursor material with the impregnation agent was exposed straightaway to semi-carbonization and activation temperature unlike the specific temperature progression as reported in the literature. All experiments were conducted in a laboratory scale muffle furnace under static conditions in a self generated atmosphere covering process parameters such as impregnation ratios. We found that by using this method, the RW20% prepared with the impregnation ratio of 20% had the highest Iodine Number and Methylene Blue adsorption capacity which were 72.39 mg/g and 40mg/g respectively.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Potassium hydroxide , dehydrating , Iodine
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Depositing User: NORAINI LABUK -
Date Deposited: 14 Mar 2018 16:42
Last Modified: 14 Mar 2018 16:42
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/19265

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