scholarly journals Porosity characteristics and pore developments of various particle sizes palm kernel shells activated carbon (PKSAC) and its potential applications

Adsorption ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 507-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Mak ◽  
B. T. Tey ◽  
K. Y. Cheah ◽  
W. L. Siew ◽  
K. K. Tan
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Palm Kernel Shells

Synthesis and characterization of magnetic activated carbon developed from palm kernel shells

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinedum Anyika ◽  
Nur Asilayana Mohd Asri ◽  
Zaiton Abdul Majid ◽  
Adibah Yahya ◽  
Jafariah Jaafar
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Magnetic Activated Carbon ◽  
Palm Kernel Shells

Production and evaluation of activated carbon from palm kernel shells

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra Shekar Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
General Population ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Petroleum Derivatives ◽  
Palm Kernel Shells

The Shell activated carbon for activated carbon. Activation of char prepared at 600 C. Activated carbon prepared with high temperature char had a significant amount of microspore volume. For all carbonization rates, both microspore and macrospore volumes showed maximum values of carbon burn-off. Only a small amount of mesoporous was developed in the initial stage of activation. However, there has been a rapid development in mesoporous was observed. The pattern has been shown. Therefore, the voracious interest for energizes, eco-friendliness and execution assurance and calls for natural well-disposed elective fills sources, while not over depending on petroleum derivatives. The point of this work was to deliver carbonized carbon from palm kernel shells (PKS) via carbonization strategy at temperature of 600°C. The outcomes demonstrate that the AC created from PKS upon 2 days’ corrosive impregnation pursued by carbonation periods, purged both water bodies superior to anything the others on decrease of microbial and smaller scale pollution substance of the water bodies. The ramifications of the outcomes demonstrate that generation of the carbon from PKS is esteem expansion to oil palm handling, lift to the national economy and constructive natural effect to the general population that produce and use PKS. Thus, unique thing conclusions, for instance, bio energy and bio-broil age for adsorption purposes from palm partition shells, are enabled in system endeavors as against the sole traditional start for warmth creation. Available online at https://int-scientific-journals.com

Yield Enhancement of Activated Carbon Palm Kernel Shells Based through Carbonization Solidification Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 1028 ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
Tiara Amelia Valency ◽  
Azwar Manaf ◽  
Mas Ayu Elita Hafizah
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Yield Enhancement ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Carbonization Process ◽  
Palm Kernel Shells

Utilization of palm oil waste in palm kernel shells as activated carbon, the activated carbon manufacturing goes through several processes, including dehydration, carbonization, and activation. Palm shell particle size was controlled during the activated carbon synthesis process through the temperature of the milling time and carbonization processes. The carbonization process was carried out using an electric furnace at carbonization temperatures 400, 600, and 800 °C, respectively. A carbonization time was 1 hour under vacuum condition to produce initial values of particle and grain sizes that had a neat structure and had absorption capacity. The particle size of formed activated carbon was measured by PSA (particle size analyzer) type Coulter LS 100Q micron scale. The particle size of active carbon was dependent on the carbonization temperature at 400, 600, and 800 °C was obtained particle size 19,90, 9,507, and 6,264 μm, respectively. Several characterizations are required to determine the properties of activated carbon was obtained. FTIR Spectrophotometer was used to observe activated carbon’s molecule structure before and after dehydration and carbonization process. It was found that the specific fingerprint at 2913,91 cm-1 and 2923,56 cm-1 for the carbon chain of activated carbon. Other physical and chemical properties were conducted to investigate moisture content, thermal property, yield enhancement, and formed product appearance.

scholarly journals Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Palm CNF-ZnO Nanocomposites with Antibacterial and Reinforcing Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 5781
Author(s):  
Janarthanan Supramaniam ◽  
Darren Yi Sern Low ◽  
See Kiat Wong ◽  
Loh Teng Hern Tan ◽  
Bey Fen Leo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Mechanical Reinforcement ◽  
Uniform Size ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Potential Applications

Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) isolated from plant biomass have attracted considerable interests in polymer engineering. The limitations associated with CNF-based nanocomposites are often linked to the time-consuming preparation methods and lack of desired surface functionalities. Herein, we demonstrate the feasibility of preparing a multifunctional CNF-zinc oxide (CNF-ZnO) nanocomposite with dual antibacterial and reinforcing properties via a facile and efficient ultrasound route. We characterized and examined the antibacterial and mechanical reinforcement performances of our ultrasonically induced nanocomposite. Based on our electron microscopy analyses, the ZnO deposited onto the nanofibrous network had a flake-like morphology with particle sizes ranging between 21 to 34 nm. pH levels between 8–10 led to the formation of ultrafine ZnO particles with a uniform size distribution. The resultant CNF-ZnO composite showed improved thermal stability compared to pure CNF. The composite showed potent inhibitory activities against Gram-positive (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)) and Gram-negative Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) bacteria. A CNF-ZnO-reinforced natural rubber (NR/CNF-ZnO) composite film, which was produced via latex mixing and casting methods, exhibited up to 42% improvement in tensile strength compared with the neat NR. The findings of this study suggest that ultrasonically-synthesized palm CNF-ZnO nanocomposites could find potential applications in the biomedical field and in the development of high strength rubber composites.

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