Physico-chemical characterization studies of activated carbon derived from Sterculia Quadrifida seed shell waste
Journal Title: Carbon - Science and Technology - Year 2014, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
A carbonaceous adsorbent prepared from the Sterculia Quadrifida shell by various activation process, viz., Acid process, Chloride process, Carbonate process and Sulphate process are successfully reported. It shows excellent improvement in the surface characteristics. Their physico-chemical characterization studies such as bulk density, moisture content, ash content, fixed carbon content, matter, soluble in water, matter soluble in acid, pH, decolourizing power, porosity and specific gravity have been carried out to assess the suitability of these carbons as potential adsorbent for waste water treatment. The present study undertaken to evaluate the efficiency of a carbon adsorbent prepared from Sterculia Quadrifida seed shell waste for removal of dyes in aqueous solution.
Authors and Affiliations
P. Shanthi, K. Jothi Venkatachalam, S. Karthikeyan
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