Optimization of microwave irradiated - coconut shell activated carbon using response surface methodology for adsorption of benzene and toluene

• Main Authors: Mohammed, Jibril, Nasri, Noor .S., Ahmad Zaini, Muhammad Abbas, Hamza, Usman D., M. Zain, Husna, Ani, Farid Nasir
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Inc. 2016
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/72634/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84957846378&doi=10.1080%2f19443994.2015.1029010&partnerID=40&md5=609992128d4764dbd58b7e3cdd2e3cc1

Effluents from various industries release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the environment which causes serious environmental hazards. Coconut shell-based porous carbons were synthesized using chemical activation with potassium hydroxide (KOH) for adsorption of benzene and toluene. Central com...