Characterization of Chemically Activated Carbons Produced from Coconut and Palm Kernel Shells Using SEM and FTIR Analyses

Kwasi Opoku, Boadu; Asiamah, Isaac; Akrofi Micheal, Anang; Kwesi Bentum, John; Paul Muyoma, Wanjala

doi:10.11648/j.ajac.20210903.15

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Characterization of Chemically Activated Carbons Produced from Coconut and Palm Kernel Shells Using SEM and FTIR Analyses

Published in American Journal of Applied Chemistry • Jan 1, 2021

Authors:

Boadu Kwasi Opoku

Isaac Asiamah

Anang Akrofi Micheal

Abstract

Chemically activated carbons generated from coconut (CS) and palm kernel (PKS) shells soaked with 1M solution of K2CO3 and NaHCO3 at 1000°C using the Carbolite Muffle Furnace were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Results from ...

Subject

Palm kernel

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Activated carbon

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