Document Type
Grant
Publication Date
9-1-2023
Department
Chemistry
Abstract
Activated carbon (AC) is a low-cost material that is highly porous and has a very large internal surface area. Many different materials can be used to make activated carbon such as charcoal, coal, wood, nut shells, and coffee grounds. The goal was to develop a protocol for the synthesis of AC via a Microwave-Assisted Reaction System (MARS-TA) from coffee. Variables investigated in this study are the amount of phosphoric acid activator used, reaction time and wattage of the microwave. Characterization of the activated carbon samples was done via adsorption isotherm studies with methylene blue.
First Advisor
Zemke, Jennifer M
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