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220 articles for “activated carbon (AC)”
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Gas Sensors Fabricated using Carbon Powder Derived from Dried Banana Peels Waste to detect Methanol, Ethanol, Acetone Vapors and Carbon Dioxide Gas
Abstract: Low cost and environmentally friendly activated carbon powder was synthesized using waste banana peels. Phosphoric acid was utilized as activation agent. Doctor blade method was employed to fabricate films of activated carbon on conductive or nonconductive glass substrates. Films were subsequently annealed at 70 0C for 30 minutes in air. According to XRD patterns, single phase of activated carbon was crystallized in thin film form. Carbon prepared from banana peels …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Enhancement of Gas Sensitivity of Composites of Carbon Derived from Rubber Tree and SnO2 to Detect Ethanol Vapor at Room Temperature
Abstract: Films of composites of activated carbon powder prepared from saw dust derived from core of rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis) and tin oxide (SnO2) were fabricated using the doctor blade method. Carbon powder was activated using phosphoric acid at 500°C for 45 minutes. The weight ratio carbon/SnO2 varied from 0 to 12% in steps of 2. The structural, optical and morphological properties of films were investigated using XRD patterns, UV-visible spectrums …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–44 Read article
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Biocomposite Using Cellulosic Waste Material and Eggshell for Its Application in the Reduction of Water Pollution
Abstract: This study explores the synthesis and application of a novel biocomposite derived from cellulosic waste material and eggshells for mitigating water pollution. Biocomposite production and application are notable breakthroughs in the replacement of nonbiodegradable, petroleum-based materials. Biowaste resulting from food processing has long been one of the most unutilized sources from which value-added products can be produced. Extracting valuable elements from it reduces trash disposal problems while also providing useful …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Well Injectivity Management during Geological Carbon Sequestration Activity
Abstract: It is well known that the saline aquifer formations are considered very reliable candidates for carbon sequestration because of their wide availability and they have good storage capacity. Due to high formation salinity, there a big concern about bore formation dry-out resulting from the salt precipitation in the form of halite (NaCl). The mutual solubility between CO2 and brine is responsible for creating the salt deposits, this processes may take …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Colour Removal from Effluents Using Micromaterials
Abstract: In this study, the ability of Micromaterials to adsorb color from an aqueous solution was investigated by using flocculants and activated carbon prepared from Rice Bran, an agricultural by-product, and batch mode adsorption experiments were conducted. The influence of various factors such as initial concentration (20, 40, 60, 80 mg/L), contact time, pH (4.0-9.0), and dosage on the adsorption capacity was investigated and optimal experimental conditions were ascertained. Adsorption data …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Water Chestnut Stem-Derived Biochar Supported AgNPs/AC-CTS-PVA Composite Gel for Wastewater Treatment and Potent Antibacterial Performance
Abstract: In the present study, green and efficient Ag-NPs functionalized activated carbon/chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol (AgNPs/AC-CTS-PVA) composite gel was successfully synthesized using water chestnut stem-derived biochar for wastewater treatment and antibacterial applications. The composite was characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM-EDX, and TGA analyses, confirming the successful incorporation of crystalline Ag nanoparticles within the polymeric matrix and improved thermal stability. The material was tested regarding the removal of the dye of methylene blue (MB) …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1129–1144 Read article
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A Forensic Study on Serum Leucine Aminopeptidase Activity Alteration in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Abstract: Background: Recently, Carbon Monoxide poisoning is diagnosed medicolegally depended on poison analytic chemistry and not in biochemical method. Methods: This essay was confirmed the activation change of LAP in Carbon Monoxide poisoning. The LAP activation level was higher than normal in a death with CO poisoning. Because of the Carbon Monoxide poisoning, patients were admitted to the hospital and were cured during a certain period of time. After that, the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 71–75 Read article
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Carbon Footprint for Transportation Activities of An Institutional Campus
Abstract: Global climate change is the greatest concern nowadays, thus many companies and organizations are estimating the carbon footprint to assess their own contribution to the global temperature risings. Travel is a significant source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as, for each gallon of gasoline burnt, almost nine kilogram of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. With rapid urbanization, motorization remains one of the major options for transportation in the …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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A POLYESTER RESIN COMPOSITE-BASED EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CHARCOAL PARTICLE REINFORCED GLASS FIBRE
Abstract: The mechanical characteristics of jute/E-glassfibre polyester composites were examined (AC) after theincorporation of activated carbon particles. The polyestermatrix was loaded with five different particle loading ratios(0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 percent). To increase the adhesion of jutefibres to the polyester matrix, they were treated in a NaOHsolution. Hardness, tensile, and water absorption tests wereperformed on polyester, Activated Carbon- filled polyesterand jute/E-glass fibers polyester with and without ActivatedCarbon filter. The …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 57–62 Read article
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Detailed review on adsorption refrigeration system for different adsorbent/adsorbate working pair green composite materials – An environmental aspect
Abstract: Adsorption refrigeration is one of the greatest encouraging system for the refrigeration applications due to use of low grade energy. Present study deals with detailed review of adsorption refrigeration system. This article mainly concern with adsorption refrigeration arrangement by the utilization of most appropriate operational pairs namely activated carbon/methanol, silica gel/water and zeolite/water. Detail review carried out to predict thermal analysis and performance of the system. Mechanical properties of the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Synthesis of Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Carbon Supported AgO Nanocomposite, Characterizations and Photocatalytic Activity Studies
Abstract: Synthesis of Carbon supported AgO nanocomposite is reported for first time. Henna carbon was successfully synthesized from henna leaf. Bare AgO and C-AgO nanocomposites are effectively made using precipitation method. The synthesised composites structural, morphological, and optical properties are assessed using FT-IR, XRD, FE-SEM, UV-DRS, and PL techniques. FT-IR analysis proved that specific functional groups of synthesized materials. The uniform distribution of the composites is revealed in the FE-SEM. XRD …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 749–760 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Rice Husk As An Active Low-cost Adsorbant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: Textile wastewater contains different colors which are harmful to the environment. Activated carbon can be used for the decolorization of textile wastewater. Most of the textile plants do not use the activated carbon due to its expensive cost and still it was classified as imported item. Low-cost adsorbant produced from locally available materials can solve this problem. This paper describes the color removal of textile wastewater by adsorption process using …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of H 2 SO 4 -Rice Husk-Moss Adsorbent for the Removal of Zn (II) Ion from the Effluent of Science Equipment Development Institute (SEDI)
Abstract: This research was carried out to investigate the potential of green algae (moss) with the support of H 2 SO 4 treated rice husk activated carbon using batch adsorption process for the removal of Zn (II) ions from SEDI industrial effluent. The rice husk- moss algae was activated using H 2 SO 4 . The effluent was characterized using atomic absorption spectrophotometer with initial concentration values of 12.3 mg/l for …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Effect of Cell Carrier Loading on Phenol Degradation in Association with Production of Exopolymeric Substances and Biofilm Characteristics during Start up and Steady State in a Pulsed Plate Bioreactor
Abstract: Biodegradation of phenol in a continuous pulsed plate bioreactor (PPBR) using immobilized bacterial cells has been shown to be a highly efficient process. The present paper reports the studies on the effect physical characteristics of biofilm (biofilm thickness, attached dry biomass and biofilm dry density) and chemical characteristics in terms of exopolymers viz. protein, carbohydrate and humic substance produced by Pseudomonas desmolyticum (NCIM 2112) bacterial cells immobilized on granular activated …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Thermodynamic Analysis of an Adsorption Refrigeration System
Abstract: In this paper, thermodynamics analysis of an adsorption refrigeration pair (activated carbon and methanol) at adsorption equilibrium conditions has been proposed. Similar analyses have been done by different scientists for different combinations of adsorbent-adsorbate pairs. Adsorption refrigeration processes normally occurs in physical adsorption condition and activated carbon molecules being non-polar in nature, micropores approach of adsorption (Polanyi’s micropores theory and D-A equation) has been followed here. Analysis of the adsorption …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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STUDYING OF CHARACTERISTICS OF HYBRID COMPOSITE MATERIAL PRODUCED BY STIR CASTING METHOD
Abstract: A Metal framework composite is a composite material with no less than two constituent parts, one being a metal other fortification. At the point when no less than three materials are available, it is known as a mixture composite. Aluminum is generally utilized as a part of aviation and vehicle enterprises because of their low weight ratio and great mechanical properties, better consumption protection and wear, low temperature coefficient of …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Using of the sea grasses for the removal of some industrial organic dyes; bromo cresol purple from aqueous solutions
Abstract: Abstract: The objectives of this study are evaluating the efficiency of low cost adsorbents of activated carbon obtained from sea grasses. Using the sea grasses for the removal of some industrial organic dye; bromo cresol purple indicators from aqueous solutions and studying the impact of some of the factors including different dosages , pH, different concentrations, different temperature and effect of time of adsorbed materials. Adsorption efficiency of dye onto …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Hepatoprotective Activity of Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) against Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Toxicity
Abstract: Liver is a vital organ which plays a major role in metabolism and excretion of xenobiotics from the body. Liver injury or liver dysfunction is a major health problem that challenges not only health care professionals but also the pharmaceutical industry and drug regulatory agencies. Liver cell injury caused by various toxic chemicals and excessive alcohol consumption and microbes is well studied. The available synthetic drugs to treat liver disorders …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Phyto-Entrapped Carbon Dots as Emerging Nanomaterials for Anti-Cancer Activity
Abstract: Phytoconstituent-loaded carbon dots (C-dots) represent an innovative approach in targeted cancer therapy, combining the therapeutic power of plant-derived compounds with the advanced capabilities of nanotechnology. These ultra-small, biocompatible nanostructures offer excellent fluorescence, tunable surface chemistry, and low toxicity, making them ideal for drug delivery, bioimaging, and theranostic applications. Traditional phytochemicals often face challenges like poor solubility, low bioavailability, and high first-pass metabolism barriers that C-dots help overcome. C-dots synthesized through …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 51–63 Read article
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Assessment of Carbon Fibre (CF) and Carbon Nanotube (CNT) as Supercapacitor Electrode on Surface Activated Nickel Foam
Abstract: In present paper, an attempt has been made to compare the potential of two different carbon-based materials, Carbon Fibre (CF) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNT), as electrode materials. These two materials are compared against each other in terms of their dimensions, volume of deposition on Nickel foam and their performance under Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). It was observed that owing to the dimensions of the depositing material, CNT (nano-sized carbon) electrode reflected …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–14 Read article