Decoupling the role of lignin, cellulose/hemi-cellulose, and ash on ZnCl<sub>2</sub>-activated carbon pore structure
Chengjun Wu, G.W. Tindall, Carter L. Fitzgerald, Mark C. Thies, Mark E. Roberts
Abstract
Controlling biomass sugar and lignin composition enables the development of a clear correlation between composition and activate carbon pore structure.
Topics & Concepts
CelluloseActivated carbonLigninDecoupling (probability)Biomass (ecology)Chemical engineeringPorosityMaterials scienceWaste managementCarbon fibersFossil fuelChemistryPulp and paper industryOrganic chemistryAdsorptionComposite materialEcologyEngineeringComposite numberControl engineeringBiologyExtraction and Separation ProcessesAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal