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Characterization of activated carbons derived from short rotation hardwood pyrolysis char

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Chars from fast and flash pyrolysis of different short rotation hardwoods are activated by steam or KOH, resulting in a variety of activated carbons (ACs). Analysis of nitrogen adsorption isotherm shows that microporous ACs are obtained. Density functional theory calculation is applied to obtain information concerning the micropore size distribution. Additionally, methylene blue (MB) and iodine adsorption experiments are performed to evaluate the AC adsoprtive properties. The textural and absorptive properties are compared with a commercial AC (Norit). KOH activation yields ACs with very high surface area, micropore volume and adsorption capacity, while steam activation promotes formation of narrower micropores but yields less pore volume. The MB adsorption kinetics can be described by the pseudo-second-order model, and most ACs adsorb at least 70% of their maximum MB absorption capacity within 15 min.
Tijdschrift: JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
ISSN: 0165-2370
Volume: 101
Pagina's: 199 - 208
Jaar van publicatie:2013
Trefwoorden:hardwoods, pyrolysis char, activated carbon, characterization, adsorption
BOF-keylabel:ja
IOF-keylabel:ja
BOF-publication weight:2
CSS-citation score:1
Auteurs:International
Authors from:Higher Education
Toegankelijkheid:Closed