Abstract: A cost effective, rapid and convenient method has been established for preparation of activated charcoal from sun dried Wood apple fruit shell as precursors using acetic acid as activating agent which is nontoxic and suitable for treating potable water. The various parameters such as activation time, Concentration and impregnation ratio of the activating agent was analysed. Carbonization was conducted at different temperatures in the range of 300 0C to 450 0C to get the best results in the terms of quality and the yield of activated charcoal. The method was found to be superior compared to other existing methods in terms of its cost, efficacy and ease of preparation.
Keywords: Wood apple fruit shell, Activated charcoal, Acetic acid, Impregnation ratio, Carbonization.
Title: Wood Apple Fruit Shell (Limonia acidissima) an Excellent Precursor for Preparation of Activated Charcoal
Author: Chandrakala M, Anima Upadhyay
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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