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Title Remediation with Semicoke-Preparation, Characterization, and Adsorption Application
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Authors Lartey-Young, G; Ma, LM
Title Remediation with Semicoke-Preparation, Characterization, and Adsorption Application
Year 2020
Published Materials, 13, 19
DOI 10.3390/ma13194334
Abstract Development of low-cost contaminant sorbents from industrial waste is now an essential aspect of the circular economy since their disposal continues to threaten ecological integrity. Semicoke (SC), a by-product generated in large quantities and described as solid waste from gasification of low-rank coal (LRC), is gaining popularity in line with its reuse capacity in the energy industry but is less explored as a contaminant adsorbent despite its physical and elemental carbon properties. This paper summarizes recent information on SC, sources and production, adsorption mechanism of polluting contaminants, and summarizes regeneration methods capable of yielding sustainability for the material reuse.
Author Keywords adsorption; activation; contaminant; regeneration; semi-coke
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000587248400001
WoS Category Chemistry, Physical; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering; Physics, Applied; Physics, Condensed Matter
Research Area Chemistry; Materials Science; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering; Physics
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/19/4334/pdf?version=1601375679
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