| Title | Physical-Chemical Characterization of Different Carbon-Based Sorbents for Environmental Applications |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 5122 |
| Authors | Marzeddu, S; Décima, MA; Camilli, L; Bracciale, MP; Genova, V; Paglia, L; Marra, F; Damizia, M; Stoller, M; Chiavola, A; Boni, MR |
| Title | Physical-Chemical Characterization of Different Carbon-Based Sorbents for Environmental Applications |
| Year | 2022 |
| Published | Materials, 15.0, 20 |
| Abstract | Biochar has been used in various applications, e.g., as a soil conditioner and in remediation of contaminated water, wastewater, and gaseous emissions. In the latter application, biochar was shown to be a suitable alternative to activated carbon, providing high treatment efficiency. Since biochar is a by-product of waste pyrolysis, its use allows for compliance with circular economics. Thus, this research aims to obtain a detailed characterization of three carbonaceous materials: an activated carbon (CARBOSORB NC 1240 (R)) and two biochars (RE-CHAR (R) and AMBIOTON (R)). In particular, the objective of this work is to compare the properties of three carbonaceous materials to evaluate whether the application of the two biochars is the same as that of activated carbon. The characterization included, among others, particle size distribution, elemental analysis, pH, scanning electron microscope, pore volume, specific surface area, and ionic exchange capacity. The results showed that CARBOSORB NC 1240 (R) presented a higher specific surface (1126.64 m(2)/g) than AMBIOTON (R) (256.23 m(2)/g) and RE-CHAR (R) (280.25 m(2)/g). Both biochar and activated carbon belong to the category of mesoporous media, showing a pore size between 2 and 50 nm (20-500 angstrom). Moreover, the chemical composition analysis shows similar C, H, and N composition in the three carbonaceous materials while a higher O composition in RE-CHAR (R) (9.9%) than in CARBOSORB NC 1240 (R) (2.67%) and AMBIOTON (R) (1.10%). Differences in physical and chemical properties are determined by the feedstock and pyrolysis or gasification temperature. The results obtained allowed to compare the selected materials among each other and with other carbonaceous adsorbents. |
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