Activated carbon is a group of carbon materials with hollow and high internal surface area, which due to its significant internal area, hollow and porous structure, high adsorption capacity, surface reactivation capability and also low price compared to Inorganic attractions such as zeolite are a unique material. Their important application is in the separation of odors, colors, unwanted tastes from water in domestic and industrial operations, solvent recycling, air purification, especially in restaurants, food and chemical industries.
Activated carbon is obtained from the pyrolysis of carbonaceous materials such as wood, coal, kernels or fruit shells such as coconut shells and is subsequently activated. Pyrolysis of carbonaceous materials, in the absence of air, destroys inorganic molecules that will form a carbon powder. The produced body has a special surface and high porosity.
activated carbon due to processed conditions with small pore sizes and cavities, this feature itself causes an increase in contact levels in processes and chemical reactions.
