Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide on Activated Carbon

The adsorption of CO2 on a raw activated carbon A and three modified activated carbon samples B, C, and D at temperatures ranging from 303 to 333 K and the thermodynamics of adsorption have been investigated using a vacuum adsorption apparatus in order to obtain more information about the effect of CO2 on removal of organic sulfur-containing compounds in industrial gases. The active ingredients impregnated in the carbon samples show significant influence on the adsorption for CO2 and its volumes adsorbed on modified carbon samples B, C, and D are all larger than that on the raw carbon sample A. On the other hand, the physical parameters such as surface area, pore volume, and micropore volume of carbon samples show no influence on the adsorbed amount of CO2. The Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R) equation was the best model for fitting the adsorption data on carbon samples A and B, while the Preundlich equation was the best fit for the adsorption on carbon samples C and D. The isosteric heats of adsorption on carbon samples A, B, C, and D derived from the adsorption isotherms using the Clapeyron equation decreased slightly increasing surface loading. The heat of adsorption lay between 10.5 and 28.4 kJ/mol, with the carbon sample D having the highest value at all surface coverages that were studied. The observed entropy change associated with the adsorption for the carbon samples A, B, and C (above the surface coverage of 7 ml/g) was lower than the theoretical value for mobile adsorption. However, it was higher than the theoretical value for mobile adsorption but lower than the theoretical value for localized adsorption for carbon sample D.     

Water Adsorption and Transport on Oxidized Two-Dimensional Carbon Materials

Studies on the adsorption and transport of water molecules with oxidized two-dimensional (2 D) carbon materials have attracted increasing interest owing to their wide range of applications, such as sensing, energy conversion, and membrane separation. In this contribution, the interaction between water molecules and oxidized 2 D carbon materials (i.e., graphene oxide and graphdiyne oxide) is discussed, the influence of water adsorption and transport on the physicochemical properties of 2 D carbon materials is presented, and the recent progress on oxidized 2 D carbon material-based proton conduction, electricity generation, water transport, and humidity sensing is highlighted. The opportunities and challenges in these research fields are discussed, especially the structural stability and chemical modification of 2 D carbon materials.     

炭材料对铀的吸附

铀既是核燃料的主要成分又是乏燃料后处理的关键核素。将铀从乏燃料后处理流程中的高放射性料液或者其他含铀废水中分离出来既可以将此宝贵的核燃料回收使用,又有利于降低乏燃料处理后期的处置费用,以及减少铀对环境的污染。而从海水、盐湖水、尾矿废水等贫铀水体中提取铀则可能是解决将来铀资源匮乏的主要方法。炭质材料具有较大的比表面积、较高的孔隙率,耐高温,抗辐射,对各种酸碱环境有很高稳定性,而且本身无毒,环境友好,有望作为吸附剂或固相萃取材料用于从水体中吸附分离铀。本文介绍了活性炭、介孔炭、碳纳米管等材料对铀的吸附研究进展。表面功能化可以提高炭材料对铀酰离子的吸附容量与选择性,对炭材料功能化的方法主要有表面氧化、浸渍、负载和接枝等手段。由于化学稳定性高,采用化学方法在炭材料表面接枝功能分子是具有应用前景的研究方向。采用碳纤维作电极,电吸附铀的方法可以大量地从水溶液中将铀吸附到电极表面,再通过电脱附回收铀,具有工业化应用前景。     

The Pore Structure Determination of Carbon Aerogels

The detailed adsorption isotherms of nitrogen on carbon aerogels at 77 K were measured. The N2 adsorption isotherm had a marked hysteresis. The adsorption isotherms were analyzed by high resolution s-plots to evaluate their porosity. The s-plots showed an explicit upward deviation from the linearity below s = 0.5, suggesting the presence of micropores. The mesoporosity and microporosity were separately determined from the s-plot. The predominant pores in carbon aerogels were mesopores and the percentage of micropores was in the range of 5 to 10% of the total pore volume. The N2 adsorption hysteresis was analyzed with the Saam-Cole theory under the assumption of the cylindrical pore shape. The parameters determined from the Saam-Cole method were associated with the carbon aerogel structure.     

负载Pt活性炭纤维对NO的吸附活性

 采用电化学方法制备了负载Pt的活性炭纤维，为研究其微孔结构、Pt的分散性以及对NO的吸附活性，分别考察了其对氮气、水和NO的吸附．电沉积Pt活性炭纤维的氮吸附等温线仍呈Langmuir型，表面积和微孔孔径基本不变；对水的初始吸附点数远远大于活性炭纤维．这表明电沉积Pt没有改变活性炭纤维的微孔结构，Pt粒高度分散在活性炭纤维的外表面．而NO的吸附量显著增加，说明存在化学吸附．     

Multicomponent Adsorption of Pesticides onto Activated Carbon Fibers

The adsorption equilibria of pesticides and metabolites (atrazine, deethylatrazine, deisopropylatrazine and simazine) are studied onto activated carbon fibers –ACF– with a broad pore size distribution (32% mesopore volume, 68% micropore volume). Mono-and multi-component isotherms have been determined for low concentrations, from 0.23×10⁻⁶ to 9.52×10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹. Single solute isotherms, modeled by Freundlich and Langmuir models, tend to prove the influence of the adsorbate's solubility in the adsorption capacity of activated carbon fibers. Binary solute isotherms confirm the strong influence of pesticide solubility on the competitive adsorption mechanism: the competition is higher in the case of adsorbates of different solubilities (atrazine and DEA or DIA for example). Multicomponent experimental data were modeled by extended Langmuir-based equations and the Ideal Adsorbed Solution theory. Whereas the first ones failed to model accurately binary adsorption due to restrictive hypothesis, the IAS model showed a good agreement between experimental and predicted data. It emphasised also the difficulty in satisfying the hypothesis of the model in the case of highly adsorbed compounds. Finally, the simultaneous adsorption of atrazine and NOM (in a natural water, DOC = 18.2 mg L⁻¹) shows no adsorption competition effects between natural organic matter and atrazine. This is due to the presence of secondary micropores (0.8–2 nm) and mesopores in the ACF, which limit a pore blockage phenomenon by NOM.     

Adsorption of Toxic Tetracycline,Thiamphenicol and Sulfamethoxazole by a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) under Different Conditions

Activated carbon can be applied to the treatment of wastewater loading with different types of pollutants. In this paper, a kind of activated carbon in granular form (GAC) was utilized to eliminate antibiotics from an aqueous solution, in which Tetracycline (TC), Thiamphenicol (THI), and Sulfamethoxazole (SMZ) were selected as the testing pollutants. The specific surface area, total pore volume, and micropore volume of GAC were 1059.011 m²/g, 0.625 cm³/g, and 0.488 cm³/g, respectively. The sorption capacity of GAC towards TC, THI, and SMZ was evaluated based on the adsorption kinetics and isotherm. It was found that the pseudo-second-order kinetic model described the sorption of TC, THI, and SMZ on GAC better than the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. According to the Langmuir isotherm model, the maximum adsorption capacity of GAC towards TC, THI, and SMZ was calculated to be 17.02, 30.40, and 26.77 mg/g, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters of ΔG⁰, ΔS⁰, and ΔH⁰ were obtained, indicating that all the sorptions were spontaneous and exothermic in nature. These results provided a knowledge base on using activated carbon to remove TC, THI, and SMZ from water.     

Non-isothermal Modelling of Hydrocarbon Adsorption on A Granulated Active Carbon

The adsorption of n -butane on extruded cylindrical activated carbon grains is studied providing two kinds of information: the influence of the temperature and the hydrocarbon partial pressure on the adsorption dynamics (kinetic study) and on the adsorption capacities (thermodynamic study). The thermodynamic aspect could be interpreted by a Langmuir model. From a kinetic point of view, we have experimentally proved that strong temperature variations occur inside the particles during the adsorption. In this paper, a kinetic model including both mass and heat transfer phenomena is proposed. Good agreement is found between the kinetic model predictions and the experimental mass and temperature variations inside the grain during the hydrocarbon adsorption. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Calorimetric and Gravimetric Measurements of Hydrocarbon Adsorption on a Granulated Active Carbon

Adsorption isotherms of n-butane on a granulated activated carbon were measured by two different but complementary experimental methods: calorimetry and gravimetry. Adsorption heats were determined in different ways. For the system studied, the experimental results prove that the adsorbent offers a homogeneous site distribution. Besides, there can be differences between the adsorption heat values which might come from the way they are obtained (by calculation or direct measurements). This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

The Influence of Carbon Surface Oxidation on the Adsorption of Methanol and Ethanol

The influence of microporous carbon oxidation on thermodynamic properties of methanol and ethanol adsorbed at 308, 328, and 348 K was investigated. Adsorption mechanisms are suggested and the obtained results are compared with the presented previously for adsorption of methane and carbon tetrachloride on nonoxidised and oxidised microporous carbons. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

载铜活性炭吸附一氧化碳的密度泛函理论计算

应用密度泛函理论和相对论有效核势方法, 用C₁₆H₁₀, C₁₃H₉, C₁₂H₁₂原子簇模型模拟活性炭表面, 计算得到了CO在载铜活性炭上的吸附位、吸附构型和吸附能. 研究表明: 载铜活性炭吸附CO的过程, 本质上是Cu(I)通过σ-π配键与CO络合, 形成Cu—C键的过程. 载铜活性炭对CO的络合吸附能在50～60 kJ/mol之间, 远大于活性炭对CO的物理吸附能(9.15 kJ/mol), 因而络合吸附更稳定, 选择性也更高. Cu(I)选择吸附在活性炭表面的顶位和桥位, 一个Cu(I)至多可以吸附一个到两个CO分子, 但吸附一个CO比吸附两个CO稳定.     

Competitive Adsorption of Chloroform and Iron Ion onto Activated Carbon Fiber

Chloroform in tap water has been a significant problem because it may be a carcinogenic substituent. Iron ion exists in tap water because of dissolution from iron water pipes. Iron ions in tap water cause discoloration and a bad odor. The isotherms of chloroform and iron ion adsorption onto activated carbon fibers in a single solution (chloroform or iron ion) and in a binary mixture solution (chloroform and iron ion) were investigated to estimate the competitiveness between chloroform and iron ions. The amount of adsorbed iron ions increased with increasing pore volume of the activated carbon fibers, while that of chloroform decreased. The amount of chloroform adsorbed onto the activated carbon fibers in the binary mixture solution was greater than that in the single solution. These results indicate that the adsorption of chloroform and iron ion onto activated carbon fibers could be competitive.     

Optimization of the Conditions for the Cr (III) Adsorption on Activated Carbon

In order to understand the patterns of the adsorption equilibrium of Cr (III) on activated carbon, the adsorption process was studied by two different ways: classical batch experiments on commercial Norit and Merck activated carbons and their oxidized forms in a wide range of pHs; and extended time-based tests at the same pH values on the same adsorbents. This approach allowed us to understand the role of texture, chemical carbon surface functionality and experimental conditions (initial pH of the solution, contact time and adsorbate/adsorbent ratio) on the effectiveness of Cr (III) removal. The adsorption process of Cr (III) at (24 ± 1^∘C) on Merck and Norit activated carbons and their oxidized forms were studied at pH values between 1.5 and 5 (either adjusted or buffered). Chromium concentration was fixed at 200 ppm. The carbon loading ranged from 1.2 to 20 g/l. The carbon/Cr (III) solution contact time was varied from 0.5–1 month to 5 months, to ensure that the saturation of the carbon level was reached. According to the data obtained, the presence of carboxylic groups on carbon surface seems to enhance Cr (III) uptake at initial pH of the solution in the range between 2 and 4. Depending on the nature of the adsorbent surface chemistry, the contact time to reach equilibrium may range from 3 to 5 months. There is an optimum carbon loading which limits the Cr (III) uptake/removal at given pH value. In order to understand the adsorption process, an ion exchange, surface complex and surface precipitation were considered. This paper was presented in the 5th Brazilian Meeting on Adsorption, held at Natal, Brazil, 18-21 July, 2004.     

Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Effect of Moisture on Methane Adsorption and Desorption by Activated Carbon at 273.5 K

Adsorption and desorption of methane by activated carbon (AC) at constant temperature and at various pressures were investigated. The effect of moisture was also studied. A volumetric method was used, up to 40 bar, at a temperature of 273.5 K. Results of a dry AC sample were compared with those obtained from a moist sample and two different ACs with different physical and surface properties were used. As expected, the results showed that the existence of moisture, trapped in the AC pores, could lead to a decrease in the amount of methane adsorbed and a decrease in the amount of methane delivered during desorption. To model the experimental results, a large variety of adsorption isotherms were used. The regressed parameters for the adsorption isotherms were obtained using the experimental data generated in the present study. The accuracy of the results obtained from the different adsorption isotherms was favorably compared.     

活性炭的zeta电位对各种染料吸附的影响3．活性炭对阴离子染料洋红的吸附

测定了在不同pH下活性炭吸附阴离子染料洋红的变化规律,发现活性炭表面的电位(ζ对洋红吸附量的影响起着重要作用.当溶液pH小于活性炭的零电位pH(pHZPC=6.2)时,活性炭表面带正电,它对洋红阴离子具有静电引力,而当pH增大时活性炭的ζ电位下降,静电引力减弱,使得吸附量下降;另一方面由于洋红变色(pH3.5橙色,～pH6.8玫瑰红)后,洋红的溶解度增大,所以导致吸附量很快下降并趋于零.通过活性炭对洋红在不同pH下的吸附动力学和吸附热力学参数的估算,进一步揭示了活性炭在不同pH下对洋红的吸附机理.     

A Study of the Influence of Hydrophobicity of Activated Carbon on the Adsorption Equilibrium of Aromatics in Non-Aqueous Media

The effect of hydrophobicity on the adsorption of aromatics on metal-free activated carbons was studied. Adsorption isotherms for phenol, aniline, benzene, and xylene were generated in cyclohexane and heptane media, using seven carbons with different surface heterogeneity. The hydrophobicity of these carbons was probed using flow microcalorimetry (FMC). Surface polarity and solvent and adsorbate hydrophobicity were found to influence the adsorption capacity. For adsorbates that do not form hydrogen bonds with oxygen on the carbon surface, higher surface acidity lowers adsorption capacity due to increased polarity. In contrast, for adsorbates that can form hydrogen bonds with surface oxygen, the capacity is enhanced at higher surface acidities. A higher solvent hydrophobicity was found to decrease capacity for all the aromatic adsorbates studied, except at high surface polarity, where the effect of the solvent was found to be minimal.     

活性炭的zeta电位对各种染料吸附的影响3.活性炭对阴离子染料洋红的…

测定了在不同ｐｈ下活性炭吸附阴离子染料洋红的变化规律，发现活性炭表面的电位（ξ）对洋红吸附量的影响起着重要作用。当溶液ＰＧＨ小于活性炭的零电位ＰＨ（ＰＨｚｐｃ＝６．２）时，活性炭表面带正电，这绎洋红阴离子具有静电引力，而当ＰＨ增大时活性炭的ξ电位下降，静电引力减弱，使得吸附量下降；另一方面由于洋红变色（ＰＨ３．５橙色，－ＰＨ６．８玫瑰红后），洋红我溶解度增大，所以导致吸附量很快下降并趋于零， 通过     

Adsorption of p-Nitrophenol in Untreated and Treated Activated Carbon

The adsorption of p-nitrophenol in one untreated activated carbon (F100) and three treated activated carbons (H₂, H₂SO₄ and Urea treated F100) was carried out at undissociated and dissociated conditions.To characterize the carbon, N₂ and CO₂ adsorption were used. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) was used to analyze the surface of the activated carbon.The experimental isotherms are fitted via the Langmuir homogenous model and Langmuir binary model. Variation of the model parameters with the solution pH is studied. Both Q _max and the adsorption affinity coefficient (K ₁) were dependent on the PZC of the carbons and solution pH. The Effect of pH must be considered due to its combined effects on the carbon surface and on the solute molecules. Adsorption of p-nitrophenol at higher pH was found to be dependent on the concentration of the anionic form of the solute.     

Characterization Techniques as Supporting Tools for the Interpretation of Biochar Adsorption Efficiency in Water Treatment: A Critical Review

Over the past decade, biochar (BC) has received significant attention in many environmental applications, including water purification, since it is available as a low-cost by-product of the energetic valorisation of biomass. Biochar has many intrinsic characteristics, including its porous structure, which is similar to that of activated carbon (AC), which is the most widely used sorbent in water treatment. The physicochemical and performance characteristics of BCs are usually non-homogenously investigated, with several studies only evaluating limited parameters, depending on the individual perspective of the author. Within this review, we have taken an innovative approach to critically survey the methodologies that are generally used to characterize BCs and ACs to propose a comprehensive and ready-to-use database of protocols. Discussion about the parameters of chars that are usually correlated with adsorption performance in water purification is proposed, and we will also consider the physicochemical properties of pollutants (i.e., K_ow). Uniquely, an adsorption efficiency index BC/AC is presented and discussed, which is accompanied by an economic perspective. According to our survey, non-homogeneous characterization approaches limit the understanding of the correlations between the pollutants to be removed and the physicochemical features of BCs. Moreover, the investigations of BC as an adsorption medium necessitate dedicated parallel studies to compare BC characteristics and performances with those of ACs.