Comparison of Various Procedures for Regeneration of Activated Carbons Used for Recuperation of Ethyl Acetate

The efficiency of various procedures (chemical, thermal, and electrochemical) for regeneration of activated carbons used for recuperation of ethyl acetate was studied. For each procedure, the optimal conditions were determined for complete regeneration of the sorption capacity of activated carbons without significant structural changes. The possibility of eliminating the interfering catalytic effect of carbon in its concomitant oxidation in the course of operation, causing loss of the target product, was evaluated.