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Kayıt Tarihi: 2021-13-Ocak
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Gönderen: 2021-14-Ocak Saat 04:12 | Kayıtlı IP
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Effect of the concentration of inherent mineral elements
on the adsorption capacity of coconut shell-based
activated carbons
coconut
carbonCoconut shells of West Africa Tall, a local
variety of the coconut species Cocos nucifera L., were
taken from five different geographical locations in Ghana
and examined for the presence and concentration levels of
some selected mineral elements using atomic absorption
spectrometer. Activated carbons were subsequently made
from the shells by the physical method. The iodine
adsorption characteristics of the activated carbons
measured showed a definite relationship to the
concentration levels of potassium and other mineral
elements in the precursor shell. Samples with lower total
minerals content recorded higher iodine numbers. It was
observed that the origin of the shells was related to the
concentration levels of the analyzed mineral elements in
the shells, which in turn affected the adsorption
capacity of the activated carbons.
bulk
activated carbonThe results of this study have
important implications for the sourcing of coconuts whose
shells are used in the manufacture of activated carbons.
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