Review on Methods For Activation and Characterization of Activated Carbon

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ABSTRACT

Activated carbon has become an ideal material for the separation of various chemical pollutants. Extensive use is limited due to production costs, which has triggered researchers on feasible options for unconventional and cost-effective production. The application of biomass waste has been widely explored as an alternative to expensive methods of producing activated carbon from coal. In this research, a detailed list of active carbon production methods from various biomass is presented systematically. Efforts have also been made to review physical properties, such as the final and closest analysis of various biomass materials. Finally, this review combines existing research papers on activated carbon derived from biomass waste to understand the effect of pyrolysis temperature, activation temperature, and the effects of various physical and chemical activation conditions on production, surface characteristics and behavior of activated carbon adsorption.

Keywords: Activated carbon, activation temperature, biomass waste, carbon adsorption pyrolysis temperature