Pre-carbonization is one frequently used pre-treatment for production of activated carbon
(AC) from activation of biomass, which impacts not only nature of AC but also composition of …

In this paper, activated carbon was synthesized by chemical activation using sodium
hydroxide as an activating agent from residues of the stem and sheath palm fibres, and their …

Thousands of tons of residual lignocellulosic biomass are produced and discarded by
agroindustries in the Amazon. These biomasses could be harnessed and used in the …

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a form of biopolymer that stands out because of its
versatile use. However, the process of obtaining MFC requires adjustments to provide the …

The search for new greener materials that contribute to a more sustainable world motivated
the present study in which novel biocomposites with 10, 20 and 30 vol% of piassava fiber …

The synthesis and exploration of the properties of activated porous carbons–materials
capable of capture of substances–increasingly attracts the attention of researchers …

Hibiscus sabdariffa is of the Malvaceae family, native to India and Malaysia [1, 2]. This plant,
known for its nutritional benefits, is often used by traditional therapists and by modern …

The utilization of waste materials as adsorbent precursors is gaining intention to treat fats,
oils, and greases (FOG), especially in wastewater treatment. Tree residue, an abundant …