Microwave steam activation, an innovative pyrolysis approach to convert waste palm shell into highly microporous activated carbon

• Main Authors: Yek, Peter Nai Yuh, Liew, Rock Keey, Osman, Mohammad Shahril, Lee, Chern Leing, Chuah, Joon Huang, Park, Young-Kwon, Lam, Su Shiung
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2019
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/23101/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.01.010

Microwave-steam activation (MSA), an innovative pyrolysis approach combining the use of microwave heating and steam activation, was investigated for its potential production of high grade activated carbon (AC) from waste palm shell (WPS) for methylene blue removal. MSA was performed via pyrolytic ca...