Activated carbons derived from oil palm empty-fruit bunches: Application to environmental problems

Activated carbons derived from oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) were investigated to find the suitability of its application for removal of phenol in aqueous solution through adsorption process. Two types of activation namely; thermal activation at 300,500 and 800°C and physical activation at 150°...

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Main Authors: Alam, Md. Zahangir, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu, Mansor, M F, Wahid, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES-CHINA 2007
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/5036/1/AC-07-3.pdf