| Title |
Hydrogen Sulfide Removal via Sorption Process on Activated Carbon-Metal Oxide Composites Derived from Different Biomass Sources |
| ID_Doc |
10838 |
| Authors |
Baikousi, M; Gantzoudi, A; Gioti, C; Moschovas, D; Giannakas, AE; Avgeropoulos, A; Salmas, CE; Karakassides, MA |
| Title |
Hydrogen Sulfide Removal via Sorption Process on Activated Carbon-Metal Oxide Composites Derived from Different Biomass Sources |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
Molecules, 28, 21 |
| DOI |
10.3390/molecules28217418 |
| Abstract |
Biomass exploitation is a global trend due to the circular economy and the environmentally friendly spirit. Numerous applications are now based on the use of biomass-derived products. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a highly toxic and environmentally hazardous gas which is emitted from various processes. Thus, the efficient removal of this toxic hazardous gas following cost-effective processes is an essential requirement. In this study, we present the synthesis and characterization of biomass-derived activated carbon/zinc oxide (ZnO@AC) composites from different biomass sources as potential candidates for H2S sorption. The synthesis involved a facile method for activated carbon production via pyrolysis and chemical activation of biomass precursors (spent coffee, Aloe-Vera waste leaves, and corncob). Activated carbon production was followed by the incorporation of zinc oxide nanoparticles into the porous carbon matrix using a simple melt impregnation method. The synthesized ZnO@AC composites were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nitrogen porosimetry. The H2S removal performance of the ZnO@AC composites was evaluated through sorption experiments using a handmade apparatus. Our findings demonstrate that the Aloe-Vera-, spent coffee-, and corncob-derived composites exhibit superior H2S sorption capacity up to 106 mgH(2)S/gads., 66 mgH(2)S/gads., and 47 mgH(2)S/gads., respectively. |
| Author Keywords |
activated carbon; biomass; carbon composites; spent coffee; Aloe-Vera; corncob; zinc oxide; H2S; hydrogen sulfide; adsorption |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001103289800001 |
| WoS Category |
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary |
| Research Area |
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry |
| PDF |
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/21/7418/pdf?version=1699018882
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