Capillary Adsorption of Nanostructure Carbonic Materials for Nitrobenzene in Wastewater

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 1717-1720
Author(s):  
Yu Feng Sun ◽  
Ai Min Zhang ◽  
Bing Cheng Peng ◽  
Zong Tang Liu ◽  
Zheng Hao Fei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Adsorption Mechanism ◽  
Capillary Condensation ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Adsorptive Capacity ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

The aims of this work were to make use of carbonic materials to remove nitrobenzene in wastewater and investigate adsorption mechanism. The adsorption ability of different carbonic materials for nitrobenzene was compared. It was found that carbon nanotubes and carbon black exhibited higher adsorptive capacity than coconut activated carbon and granular activated carbon at the same experimental conditions. The specific surface areas and pore distribution was obtained by low-temperature nitrogen adsorption-desorption. We concluded that the capillary condensation in mesopores played an important role in the adsorption process owing to special nanostructure of carbon nanotubes and carbon black.

Synthesis of porous carbon nanotubes/activated carbon composite spheres and their application for vitamin B12 adsorption

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuemei Lu ◽  
Qianming Gong ◽  
Fangping Lu ◽  
Ji Liang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Suspension Polymerization ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Carbon Composite ◽  
Steam Activation ◽  
Large Molecules ◽  
Particle Size Analyzer ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

AbstractIn this paper, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were added to activated carbon to enhance the mesopores. At first, different amounts of CNTs were added to phenolic resin and composite spheres were synthesized by suspension polymerization. Then, by carbonizing these spheres at 600°C followed by steam activation at 850°C for more than 90 min, we prepared highly developed porous CNTs/activated carbon composite spheres. The composite spheres were characterized by a laser particle size analyzer, scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectrum, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms. Results showed that the composite spheres had good sphericity even with high proportion of CNTs (45 wt.%). Analysis also showed that the pore size distribution of the composite spheres containing CNTs was “multi-peak”, especially with 20–100-nm pores. The improved 20–100-nm porous structures in the composite spheres can be ascribed to aggregated pores of CNT bundles. The amount of vitamin B12 adsorbed on the 45 wt.% CNT composite spheres was as high as 32.38 mg/g. The spheres could be used as adsorbents for middle-molecular-weight toxins or large molecules in hemoperfusion.

scholarly journals Lignin Based Activated Carbon Using H3PO4 Activation

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2829
Author(s):  
Zhongzhi Yang ◽  
Roland Gleisner ◽  
Doreen H. Mann ◽  
Junming Xu ◽  
Jianchun Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Activated carbon (AC) with a very high surface area of over 2000 m2/g was produced from low sulfur acid hydrotropic lignin (AHL) from poplar wood using H3PO4 at a moderate temperature of 450 °C (AHL-AC6). ACs with similar surface areas were also obtained under the same activation condition from commercial hardwood alkali lignin and lignosulfonate. Initial evaluation of AC performance was carried out using nitrogen adsorption-desorption and dye adsorption. AHL-AC6 exhibited the best specific surface area and dye adsorption performance. Furthermore, the adsorption results of congo red (CR) and methylene blue (MB) showed AHL-AC6 had greater adsorption capacity than those reported in literature. The dye adsorption data fit to the Langmuir model well. The fitting parameter suggests the adsorption is nearly strong and near irreversible, especially for MB. The present study for the first time provided a procedure for producing AC from lignin with Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area >2000 m2/g using low cost and low environmental impact H3PO4 at moderate temperatures.

Structural and surface aspects of thermally treated copper aluminium mixed hydroxides

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 1511-1515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Awad I. Ahmed ◽  
S. E. Samra ◽  
S. A. El-Hakam
Keyword(s):  
Pore Structure ◽  
Copper Content ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Phase Changes ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Structure Surface ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

CuO–Al2O3 catalysts containing various amounts of copper oxide have been prepared by precipitation. The phase changes were studied by X-ray diffraction. The results obtained revealed that the thermal treatment of solid CuO–Al2O3 at 700 °C produced only crystalline CuO. Heating to 900 °C led to the formation of copper alumina spinel together with unreacted CuO and γ-Al2O3. The spinel content was found to increase with increasing copper content. Nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms on the calcined samples have been measured. Surface areas have been calculated and the pore structure analysed. The textural properties of the system were found to depend on both the copper content and the calcination temperature. Key words: CuO, Al2O3 catalysts, structure, surface area, pore structure.

Removal of Cu, Fe, and Zn from Peat Water by Using Activated Carbon Derived from Oil Palm Leaves

2021 ◽  
Vol 1162 ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Rakhmawati Farma ◽  
Ona Lestari ◽  
Erman Taer ◽  
Apriwandi ◽  
Minarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Turbidity Level ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Heavy metal such as Cu, Fe, and Zn are the most serious contributers to environmental problems. The removal of heavy metal from the environment is the research interest nowdays. The adsorption of Cu, Fe and Zn from wastewater was investigated with various activated carbons as adsorbents. The activated carbons were produced from oil palm leaves by using multi-activation methods. The H3PO4, NaOH, ZnCl2 and KOH were chosen as chemical activating agents. Batch adsorption experiment was used to test the ability of activated carbon to remove Cu, Fe, and Zn from wastewater. The surface characteristics of activated carbon were evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms. The Activated carbons were able to purify wastewater with a maximum turbidity level of 2.83 NTU. The AC-H3PO4 activated carbon showed the highest absorbability of Cu metal as 91.540%, while the highest absorbabilities of Zn and Fe metals were indicated by AC-KOH activated carbon of 22.853% and 82.244% absorption respectively. Therefore, these results enable the oil palm leaves to become a high potential for activated carbon as removal the heavy metals.

Carbon Black Surface Areas by the Harkins and Jura Absolute Method

1967 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 1305-1310 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Kraus ◽  
K. W. Rollmann
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Absolute Method ◽  
Carbon Blacks ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Particle Size Determination ◽  
Light Reflectance ◽  
Adsorption Surface

Abstract The Harkins and Jura (HJ) absolute method of surface area determination (Harkins and Jura, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 66, 919, 1944) has been applied to a large number of carbon blacks. Surface area is calculated from the heat of immersion of the solid powder covered by a preadsorbed multilayer of the immersion liquid. For non-porous carbon blacks good agreement with nitrogen adsorption surface areas is obtained, but with porous blacks the HJ method gives smaller values since micropores are filled and bridged over by the pre-adsorbed film. Thus the HJ areas are more nearly representative of particle size and may be used to calibrate indirect methods of particle size determination. An example of this is shown using light reflectance values on dry carbon black and possible complications due to particle size distribution in the use of the reflectance test are discussed.

scholarly journals Preparation of GO/MIL-101(Fe,Cu) composite and its adsorption mechanisms for phosphate in aqueous solution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Wu ◽  
Zuannian Liu ◽  
Bakhtari Mohammad Fahim ◽  
Junnan Luo
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Adsorption Mechanism ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Properties ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Adsorption Mechanisms ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Abstract In this study, MIL-101(Fe), MIL-101(Fe,Cu), and Graphene Oxide (GO) /MIL-101(Fe,Cu) were synthesized to compose a novel sorbent. The adsorption properties of these three MOFs-based composites were compared toward the removal of phosphate. Furthermore, the influencing factors including reaction time, pH, temperature and initial concentration on the adsorption capacity of phosphate on these materials as well as the reusability of the material were discussed. The structure of fabricated materials and the removal mechanism of phosphate on the composite material were analyzed by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis and zeta potential. The results show that the maximum adsorption capacity of phosphate by the composite GO/MIL-101(Fe,Cu)-2% was 204.60 mg·g− 1, which is higher than that of MIL-101(Fe,Cu) and MIL-101(Fe). likewise the specific surface area of GO/MIL-101(Fe,Cu)-2% is 778.11 m2/g is higher than that of MIL-101(Fe,Cu) and MIL-101(Fe),which are 747.75 and 510.66m2/g respectively. The adsorption mechanism of phosphate is electrostatic attraction, form coordination bonds and hydrogen bonds. The fabricated material is a promising adsorbent for the removal of phosphate with good reusability.

scholarly journals Preparation and characterization of soybean straw activated carbon for natural gas storage

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 03019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuliusman ◽  
Nasruddin ◽  
Yugo WidhiNugroho ◽  
Hizba IlmiNaf’an ◽  
Jervis Sinto
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Iodine Number ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Capacity Surface ◽  
Soybean Straw ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Adsorbed natural gas (ANG) can be developed through its porous adsorbent, especially activated carbon (AC) which has larger specific surface area. AC made of soybean straw is developed because of its abundance as agricultural waste in Indonesia and high lignocellulosic content. AC is produced in 500°C furnace for 1 hour with nitrogen gas flow of 200 mL/minute. For AC production, variations of chemical activating agents utilizing ZnCl2 and KOH and the concentration NiO as modification substance are made in this paper. Characterizations are made through iodine number, SEM, EDX, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption for obtaining data of adsorption capacity, surface topography, main composition, and particles specification. ZnCl2 activated carbon shows better result with iodine number of 577.73 mg/g and SBET of 741.26 m2/g, and the second-best is found in 2%-NiO-modified ZnCl2 activated carbon with iodine number of 534.79 mg/g and SBET of 632.24 m2/g. It is concluded that development of soybean straw as activated carbon precursor is still needed to obtain larger SBETand better adsorption capacity.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Waste Scrap Tyre-Derived Carbon Black Tested for Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, and Cyclohexane Adsorption

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (19) ◽  
pp. 4445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuzana Jankovská ◽  
Marek Večeř ◽  
Ivan Koutník ◽  
Lenka Matějová
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Sorption Capacity ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Pyrolytic Carbon ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Wide Range

Waste scrap tyres were thermally decomposed at the temperature of 600 °C and heating rate of 10 °C·min−1. Decomposition was followed by the TG analysis. The resulting pyrolytic carbon black was chemically activated by a KOH solution at 800 °C. Activated and non-activated carbon black were investigated using high pressure thermogravimetry, where adsorption isotherms of N2, CO2, and cyclohexane were determined. Isotherms were determined over a wide range of pressure, 0.03–4.5 MPa for N2 and 0.03–2 MPa for CO2. In non-activated carbon black, for the same pressure and temperature, a five times greater gas uptake of CO2 than N2 was determined. Contrary to non-activated carbon black, activated carbon black showed improved textural properties with a well-developed irregular mesoporous-macroporous structure with a significant amount of micropores. The sorption capacity of pyrolytic carbon black was also increased by activation. The uptake of CO2 was three times and for cyclohexane ten times higher in activated carbon black than in the non-activated one. Specific surface areas evaluated from linearized forms of Langmuir isotherm and the BET isotherm revealed that for both methods, the values are comparable for non-activated carbon black measured by CO2 and for activated carbon black measured by cyclohexane. It was found out that the N2 sorption capacity of carbon black depends only on its specific surface area size, contrary to CO2 sorption capacity, which is affected by both the size of specific surface area and the nature of carbon black.

Study of the catalytic activity of Al-Fe pillared clays in the Baeyer–Villiger oxidation

Clay Minerals ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. S. Belaroui ◽  
A. Bengueddach
Keyword(s):  
Textural Properties ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Pillared Clays ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dissolved Iron ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Accessible Surface ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Villiger Oxidation

AbstractThree types of AlFePILCs pillared clays have been prepared from Algerian clay precursors. They have been characterized and tested in the Baeyer–Villiger oxidation of cyclohexanone to caprolactone using benzaldehyde and oxygen as oxidant at room temperature. The structural and textural properties of the catalyst have been determined by X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms and Mössbauer spectroscopy.The different activities of the clays have been related to their Fe contents and accessible surface areas. The induction period observed before the reaction started has been attributed to the dissolution of a portion of the Fe3+ cations, mediated by either the perbenzoic acid intermediate or the benzoic acid co-product. The reaction was indeed catalysed by a few ppm of dissolved iron cations and the catalysis of the Baeyer–Villiger oxidation reaction should mechanistically be considered as homogeneous.

Supercapacitor Carbon Monoliths Electrodes from Activation of Precarbonized Biomass Fibers Added with Cellulose Powder

2015 ◽  
Vol 1112 ◽  
pp. 299-302
Author(s):  
Sepideh Soltaninejad ◽  
Mohamad Deraman ◽  
Rusli Daik ◽  
N.S.M. Nor ◽  
B.N.M. Dolah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Cellulose Powder ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Carbon Monolith ◽  
Voltammetry Methods ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Activated Carbon Monolith ◽  
Porous Activated Carbon

Fibers of oil palm empty fruit bunches were carbonized at low temperature, milled and sieved to produce self-adhesive carbon grain (SACG). Grain monolith (GMs) of SACG added with 0 %, 20 % and 40 % cellulose powder were carbonized and activated to produce porous activated carbon monolith (ACMs) supercapacitor electrodes. ACMs were investigated by nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherm and cyclic voltammetry methods to determine the effect of cellulose on the porosity and specific capacitance of the electrodes, respectively. The results showed that the addition of cellulose in GMs reduced the specific surface area of the ACMs by a factor of 94 % to 97 %, coresponding to a decrease of 31 % to 54 % in the values of specific capacitor of the ACMs supercapacitor cells.

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