Three-dimensional hierarchical porous carbon structure derived from pinecone as a potential catalyst support in catalytic remediation of antibiotics
Saheed O. Sanni, Elvera Viljoen, Augustine E. Ofomaja
Abstract
) as a promising photocatalyst support. The 3D hierarchical porous ACK significantly assisted catalyst dispersion, and enhanced visible light absorption and fast interfacial charge transfer. This work shows the promising aspect of utilizing pinecone to produce a low-cost photocatalyst support for environmental remediation.
Topics & Concepts
CarbonizationPyrolysisMaterials scienceCatalysisChemical engineeringMesoporous materialPhotocatalysisSpecific surface areaPorosityAdsorptionActivated carbonCarbon fibersBiocharDispersion (optics)ChemistryComposite numberComposite materialOrganic chemistryScanning electron microscopeOpticsPhysicsEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsCarbon and Quantum Dots Applications