Activated carbon from lignocellulosics precursors: A review of the synthesis methods, characterization techniques and applications

P González-García - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Activated carbon is a porous material that has been in many important ages of the human
history. Lignocellulosic precursors and biomass sources have become important materials …

Biomass-derived activated carbons for the removal of pharmaceutical mircopollutants from wastewater: A review

J Ouyang, L Zhou, Z Liu, JYY Heng, W Chen - Separation and Purification …, 2020 - Elsevier
Biomass-derived activated carbons (biochars) have attracted great attention due to their
excellent physicochemical properties such as high specific area, large pore volume, well …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of carbon supports on Pt distribution, ionomer coverage and cathode performance for polymer electrolyte fuel cells

YC Park, H Tokiwa, K Kakinuma, M Watanabe… - Journal of Power …, 2016 - Elsevier
We investigate the effects of the carbon supports on the Pt distribution, ionomer coverage
and cathode performance of carbon-supported Pt catalysts, by using STEM observation, N 2 …

[HTML][HTML] Removal of hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) using activated carbon prepared from mango kernel activated with H3PO4

MK Rai, G Shahi, V Meena, R Meena… - Resource-efficient …, 2016 - Elsevier
The present work reported the adsorption of Cr (VI) from aqueous solutions on activated
carbon prepared from mango kernel, a seasonal waste from mango fruits. Kernels from dried …

Porous carbon-based material as a sustainable alternative for the storage of natural gas (methane) and biogas (biomethane): A review

A Memetova, I Tyagi, RR Karri, V Kumar, K Tyagi… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to environmental performance, biogas (biomethane) and natural gas (methane) are at
the center of attention among renewable fuels due to environmental performance. Gas fuels …

A review of potential remediation techniques for uranium (VI) ion retrieval from contaminated aqueous environment

PD Bhalara, D Punetha, K Balasubramanian - Journal of Environmental …, 2014 - Elsevier
Uranium is known for its toxicity and has been a nuclear hazard. Its radioactive nature has
made it a cause of lung and bone cancer. The uranium content in water bodies in several …

The adsorption mechanism of anionic and cationic dyes by Jerusalem artichoke stalk-based mesoporous activated carbon

L Yu, Y Luo - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2014 - Elsevier
Jerusalem artichoke stalk based mesoporous activated carbon (MAC) has been studied for
its potential adsorption removal of anionic (methyl orange, MO) and cationic dyes …

Synthesis and adsorption properties of activated carbons from biomass of Prunus domestica and Jacaranda mimosifolia for the removal of heavy metals and dyes from …

H Treviño-Cordero, LG Juárez-Aguilar… - Industrial Crops and …, 2013 - Elsevier
Activated carbon is the most widely used adsorbent for wastewater treatment and water
pollution control. Lignocellulosic precursors obtained from crops and fruits offer several …

Porous activated carbon/graphene oxide composite for efficient adsorption of pharmaceutical contaminants

CHV Brito, DCS Gloria, EB Santos… - … Research and Design, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of carbon-based materials in water treatment has gained significant interest due to
their high surface area, tunable surface chemistry, and feasibility of application. In this study …

The development of biomass-derived carbon-based photocatalysts for the visible-light-driven photodegradation of pollutants: a comprehensive review

BT Son, NV Long, NTN Hang - RSC advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Biomass-derived carbonaceous materials have recently attracted extensive interest on
account of their exceptional physicochemical properties which make them promising …