Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal

The production of activated carbon from biomass represents a valuable approach to waste valorization and environmental sustainability. The selection of suitable raw materials is very important to produce high-quality activated carbon despite the optimal carbonization and activation process. There...

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Main Authors: Mohamad Faizal, Ibrahim, Mohd Fairus, Mariam Jamilah, Zainal, Nahrul Hayawin, Abd-Aziz, Suriani, Phang, Lai Yee
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117696/
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author Mohamad Faizal, Ibrahim
Mohd Fairus, Mariam Jamilah
Zainal, Nahrul Hayawin
Abd-Aziz, Suriani
Phang, Lai Yee
author_facet Mohamad Faizal, Ibrahim
Mohd Fairus, Mariam Jamilah
Zainal, Nahrul Hayawin
Abd-Aziz, Suriani
Phang, Lai Yee
author_sort Mohamad Faizal, Ibrahim
building UPM Institutional Repository
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description The production of activated carbon from biomass represents a valuable approach to waste valorization and environmental sustainability. The selection of suitable raw materials is very important to produce high-quality activated carbon despite the optimal carbonization and activation process. There are three primary carbonization technologies which are conventional heating, microwave heating, and hydrothermal heating. Conventional heating is noted for its simplicity and widespread use, while microwave heating offers rapid, uniform heating, enhancing efficiency. Hydrothermal heating is advantageous for processing wet biomass, allowing simultaneous carbonization and activation. The produced biochar can be further activated to develop activated carbon, a material renowned for its high surface area and porosity. Activated carbon produced from biochar demonstrates excellent adsorption capabilities, particularly in the removal of phenolic compounds from wastewater. For example, bambooactivated carbon (BAC) produced using a double-insulated pilot-scale two-in-one carbonization and activation reactor, with carbonization at 500˚C for 2 hours, followed by activation at 800˚C for an additional 2 hours exhibited a high specific surface area of 1018 m²/g and a pore volume of 0.46 cm³/g, making it highly effective for phenol removal. Batch adsorption experiments demonstrated that over 90% of phenol was removed within just 15 minutes using an adsorbent dosage of 0.4 g. Furthermore, BAC maintained its efficacy across a wide range of pH levels and initial phenol concentrations, highlighting its versatility. This study underscores the potential of biomass-derived activated carbon in various applications, particularly for the efficient adsorption of hazardous compounds from wastewater.
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spelling upm-1176962025-09-04T02:42:49Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117696/ Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal Mohamad Faizal, Ibrahim Mohd Fairus, Mariam Jamilah Zainal, Nahrul Hayawin Abd-Aziz, Suriani Phang, Lai Yee The production of activated carbon from biomass represents a valuable approach to waste valorization and environmental sustainability. The selection of suitable raw materials is very important to produce high-quality activated carbon despite the optimal carbonization and activation process. There are three primary carbonization technologies which are conventional heating, microwave heating, and hydrothermal heating. Conventional heating is noted for its simplicity and widespread use, while microwave heating offers rapid, uniform heating, enhancing efficiency. Hydrothermal heating is advantageous for processing wet biomass, allowing simultaneous carbonization and activation. The produced biochar can be further activated to develop activated carbon, a material renowned for its high surface area and porosity. Activated carbon produced from biochar demonstrates excellent adsorption capabilities, particularly in the removal of phenolic compounds from wastewater. For example, bambooactivated carbon (BAC) produced using a double-insulated pilot-scale two-in-one carbonization and activation reactor, with carbonization at 500˚C for 2 hours, followed by activation at 800˚C for an additional 2 hours exhibited a high specific surface area of 1018 m²/g and a pore volume of 0.46 cm³/g, making it highly effective for phenol removal. Batch adsorption experiments demonstrated that over 90% of phenol was removed within just 15 minutes using an adsorbent dosage of 0.4 g. Furthermore, BAC maintained its efficacy across a wide range of pH levels and initial phenol concentrations, highlighting its versatility. This study underscores the potential of biomass-derived activated carbon in various applications, particularly for the efficient adsorption of hazardous compounds from wastewater. 2024 Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117696/1/117696.pdf Mohamad Faizal, Ibrahim and Mohd Fairus, Mariam Jamilah and Zainal, Nahrul Hayawin and Abd-Aziz, Suriani and Phang, Lai Yee (2024) Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal. In: 36th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnologyand International Conference (TSB 2024), 14-16 Nov. 2024, Krungsri River Hotel, Ayutthaya, Thailand. (p. 47). (Submitted)
spellingShingle Mohamad Faizal, Ibrahim
Mohd Fairus, Mariam Jamilah
Zainal, Nahrul Hayawin
Abd-Aziz, Suriani
Phang, Lai Yee
Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal
title Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal
title_full Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal
title_fullStr Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal
title_full_unstemmed Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal
title_short Bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal
title_sort bamboo activated carbon produced using 2-in-1 carbonisation-activation reactor for phenol removal
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117696/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117696/1/117696.pdf