Phenol removal from aqueous solutions using rice stalk-derived activated carbon: Equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics study

• Main Authors: Almahbashi, N.M.Y., Kutty, S.R.M., Jagaba, A.H., Al-nini, A., Al-Dhawi, B.N.S., Rathnayake, U.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2023
• Online Access: http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/37270/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85170289060&doi=10.1016%2fj.cscee.2023.100471&partnerID=40&md5=b631afab9d75d56c8526c8071409d084

The conventional disposal practices of rice stalks (RS) such as burning in situ or incorporating in the soil, contribute to climate change and endanger the long-term soil fertility. This study investigated the production of activated carbon (AC) using rice stalks as a sustainable recycling solution....