Introduction
Due to its versatility, activated carbon is widely used in many industries and sectors. It removes impurities and absorbs contaminants. Activated carbon is also used in food-grade products, metal recovery, cosmetology, automobile applications, the medical field, and even in environmental remediation. Manufacturing of activated carbon is by activating resources and creating pores from products like coconut shells, wood, coal, and peat.
Activated carbon extracted from wood is a more renewable source of energy as the concerns for the environment are considered. It is extracted from wood material; which is a reliable source. The porous structure of wood carbon allows efficient purification. Wood-based carbon allows for odourless performance; it is also used for both commercial and residential purposes.
Types of wood-based carbon
Hardwood activated carbon: this is the carbon made from a harder type of wood featuring higher density and larger pore size and it is used widely for the removal of odour, taste, and smell in liquids.
Softwood activated carbon: This is the activated carbon that is comparatively of lesser density properties and smaller pore size, enabling it to be used for air purification and gas phase activities.
Coconut shell activated carbon: Coconut shell carbon does not necessarily come from wood but it is also tree-based. It also poses characteristics of wood-based carbon. The character sketch of coconut shell activated carbon is a higher density, hardness approach and the tiny pore structure enables it to be used for gold recovery and drinking water purification purposes mainly.
Factors affecting choosing wood-based activated carbon
Purpose: It is necessary to determine what the application requirements of activated carbon are, whether it is to be used for liquid or gas phase. If the purpose is regarding the removal of impurities; it must be decided to be specific usage of whichever carbon is being used.
Size of particle: The smaller the size, the faster the adsorption but it will have pressure variation. For lower pressure and better flow, larger molecules enable better and continuous flow.
Capacity: The capacity of wooden-based carbon must be kept in mind; it is also necessary to ascertain its regenerated capacity to reuse and recycle.
Cost: Whenever deciding on the usage of activated carbon, be it any kind, always estimate the cost and how it relatively affects the life span of carbon.
Efficiency: Whatever carbon is being used is necessary to ensure its regulatory assistance if it is stable in its performance and the life span of activated carbon.
Application of wood-based carbon
- Wood-based activated carbon is used in liquefied procedures for clarification of contaminants and to purify water. To produce certain products used in water, like naphthalene balls, chlorine, etc.
- Certain compounds readily evaporate into the air, like those that are present in sulphides, paints, and furniture; they are known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds). It gets released into the atmosphere and will be a smell in the atmosphere causing health issues. Wood-based carbon is used for air purification.
- It can be used in the medical field for medical purposes internally and externally. It is used in the production of medicines and antidotes for poison.
- It is also used in the food and beverage sector for the purification of sugar, alcoholic beverages, and other kinds of food-based liquids.
- Activated carbon is also used for environmental concerns for sustainability and maintaining the atmosphere, like for absorbing solvents and treatment of wastewater and drainage-related issues.
Conclusion
Selecting the best and correct kind of activated carbon is necessary for the optimum utilisation of resources and the maximum performance of the specific requirement. Wood-based activated carbon from Southern Carbon is very beneficial as it is very consistent in its superior quality, meets the necessary standards, and is also suitable for sustainability and tailored solutions. Southern Carbon is efficient in activated carbon companies in India. Our expert team helps our customers in deciding which and what type will be the best for them according to their requirement specifications. We also cater our services in different dimensions. Southern Carbon has another range of services for activated carbon companies in USA also. To know more about our company, please contact us.