Effects of FeCl<sub>3</sub> Catalytic Hydrothermal Carbonization on Chemical Activation of Corn Wet Distillers’ Fiber
Kevin MacDermid-Watts, Eniola Adewakun, Omid Norouzi, Trishan Deb Abhi, Ranjan Pradhan, Animesh Dutta
Abstract
/g), as well as much higher thermal stability and nitrogen content (up to 1.20%). The results show that the corn fiber has potential for activated carbon production, with the two-step HTC followed by the activation process producing more favorable material properties than direct activation.
Topics & Concepts
CarbonizationActivated carbonHydrothermal carbonizationFiberChemical engineeringThermogravimetric analysisNitrogenPyrolysisCatalysisChemistryMaterials scienceSpecific surface areaCarbon fibersFourier transform infrared spectroscopyScanning electron microscopeAdsorptionOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringComposite numberSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesFiber-reinforced polymer composites