Development and Application of Bamboo Activated Carbons and their Potency as Adsorbent Material for Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG); An Overview

• Published in: Key Engineering Materials Vol. 705; pp. 126 - 130
• Main Authors: Nindhia, Tjokorda Gde Tirta, Sucipta, Made, Surata, I Wayan, Negara, Dewa Ngakan Ketut Putra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Zurich Trans Tech Publications Ltd 15.08.2016
• Subjects: Activated carbon; Activation; Adsorbents; Alternating current; Availability; Bamboo; Natural gas; Raw materials; Development; Adsorbed Natural Gas; Activated Carbon; Bamboo; Application
• ISBN: 9783038357155; 3038357154
• ISSN: 1013-9826; 1662-9795; 1662-9795
• DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.705.126

Currently, the use of activated carbon (AC) increased significantly for the industrial sector, health, environment and agriculture. However, the commercial price of activated carbon is relatively expensive, especially for micro industries mainly due to high production costs. Additionally, it comes from non-renewable sources with limited availability. This prompted the researchers to study the production of AC from inexpensive precursors and renewable; one of which is made from bamboo. AC production can be done through a pyrolysis process followed by physical or chemical activation. Differences in raw materials and activation methods used can affect the characteristics and quality of activated carbon produced. This paper reviews the development and application of bamboo activated carbons in the life sectors and their potency for use as an adsorbent material for the absorbed natural gas (ANG).