Effects of biomass type, carbonization process, and activation method on the properties of bio-based activated carbons

Siipola, Virpi; Tamminen, Tarja; Källi, Anssi; Lahti, Riikka; Romar, Henrik; Rasa, Kimmo; Keskinen, Riikka; Hyväluoma, Jari; Hannula, Markus; Wikberg, Hanne (2018-06-15)
 
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https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.13.3.5976-6002

Siipola, Virpi
Tamminen, Tarja
Källi, Anssi
Lahti, Riikka
Romar, Henrik
Rasa, Kimmo
Keskinen, Riikka
Hyväluoma, Jari
Hannula, Markus
Wikberg, Hanne
North Carolina State University
15.06.2018

Siipola, V., Tamminen, T., Källi, A., Lahti, R., Romar, H., Rasa, K., Keskinen, R., Hyväluoma, J., Hannula, M., Wikberg, H. (2018) Effects of biomass type, carbonization process, and activation method on the properties of bio-based activated carbons. BioResources, 13 (3), 5976-6002. doi:10.15376/biores.13.3.5976-6002

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Abstract

Activated carbons (AC) serve as adsorbents in various applications requiring specific functionalities. In this study, the effects of biomass type, pre-carbonization process, and activation method on the properties of ACs were investigated. Chemical (KOH and H₃PO₄) and physical (CO₂) activations were performed on slow pyrolyzed and hydrothermally carbonized (HTC) biochars produced from two feedstocks, willow and Scots pine bark (SPB). In addition, the adsorption capacities of the ACs were tested with two dyes and zinc metal. Distinct differences were found between the biochars and ACs regarding pore size distributions, surface area (238–3505 m² g⁻¹), and surface chemistry. KOH activation produced highly microporous ACs from all biochars, whereas with H₃PO₄ and CO₂ there was also increase in the meso- and macroporosity with the HTC biochars. Adsorption capacity for dyes was dependent on the surface area, while for zinc it depended on AC’s pH. The results provide interesting insights into tailoring ACs for specific applications.

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