Activated Carbon
Synthesis, Analysis, and Industrial Applications
- 1st Edition - June 13, 2025
- Authors: Jude Okolie, Alivia Mukherjee
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 4 0 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 4 1 - 6
Activated Carbon: Synthesis, Analysis, and Industrial Applications explores the fundamentals of activated carbon production and characterization, modification techniques and appli… Read more
Activated Carbon: Synthesis, Analysis, and Industrial Applications explores the fundamentals of activated carbon production and characterization, modification techniques and applications of machine learning in the field of activated carbon synthesis and applications. The book is divided into three parts to enable readers and researchers of all levels easy access to the information herein. Part 1 is on Synthesis methods and characterization techniques. The next six chapters on part 2 focus on diverse industrial applications of activated carbon. The last section is on machine learning applications as well as research progress in activated carbon synthesis, modification, and diverse applications.
Written for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, academics, and industry professionals in the fields of sustainable environmental science and chemical engineering, this book will be a welcomed reference for those who wish to better understand the role of activated carbon in solving sustainability challenges in the world related to energy shortage, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental issues.
- Offers useful information for industrial practitioners interested in the development of new biobased technology
- Opens up new research directions by listing knowledge gaps and future research prospects of activated carbon utilization
Researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, academics, and industry professionals in the fields of environmental science and engineering, materials science, sustainable process engineering, and chemical engineering
Part 1: Synthesis Methods and Characterization Techniques
1. Origin of Activated Carbon, Types of Activated Carbon and Physicochemical Properties of Activated Carbon and Precursor Materials
2. Synthesis of Activated Carbon via Thermal or Physical Treatment-One Step and Two-Step Activation Using Oxidising Agents
3. Synthesis of Activated Carbon Using Chemical Activating Agent and List of All the Chemical Activating Agents to Synthesize Activated Carbon
4. Different Types of Modification Techniques to Tailor the Textural Properties and Surface Functionalities of Activated Carbon-Before and After Impregnation Techniques
5. Complementary Characterization Techniques for Activated Carbon
Part 2: Applications of Activated Carbon
6. Wastewater Treatment Using Activated Carbon- Remediation of Different Types of Wastes from Water (Dyes, Heavy Metals, Pharmaceutical Wastes)
7. Activated Carbon for Removal of Carbon Dioxide, H2s, Mercury and Other Obnoxious Gases From the Industrial Flue Gas
8. Energy Harvesting Using Activated Carbon Would Include its Application in Energy Storage, Supercapacitors, Sensors, and Batteries
9. Activated Carbon as a Catalyst Support and Electrocatalyst for Various Industrial Chemical Reactions
10. Activated Carbon Utilization for Biomedical Applications
11. Activated Carbon Utilization for Adsorption of Ammonia and Gas Storage and (Methane, Carbon Dioxide And Hydrogen)
Part 3: Machine Learning Methods Applied For Activated Carbon Production And Utilization
12. Overview of Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications for the Prediction of 13. Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Density Functional Theory for Studying the Structure and Performance of Activated Carbon
14. Future Recommendations and Conclusions Would Include Advances and Challenges in The Field Of Synthesis, Fabrication, And Diverse Applications Of Activated Carbon
1. Origin of Activated Carbon, Types of Activated Carbon and Physicochemical Properties of Activated Carbon and Precursor Materials
2. Synthesis of Activated Carbon via Thermal or Physical Treatment-One Step and Two-Step Activation Using Oxidising Agents
3. Synthesis of Activated Carbon Using Chemical Activating Agent and List of All the Chemical Activating Agents to Synthesize Activated Carbon
4. Different Types of Modification Techniques to Tailor the Textural Properties and Surface Functionalities of Activated Carbon-Before and After Impregnation Techniques
5. Complementary Characterization Techniques for Activated Carbon
Part 2: Applications of Activated Carbon
6. Wastewater Treatment Using Activated Carbon- Remediation of Different Types of Wastes from Water (Dyes, Heavy Metals, Pharmaceutical Wastes)
7. Activated Carbon for Removal of Carbon Dioxide, H2s, Mercury and Other Obnoxious Gases From the Industrial Flue Gas
8. Energy Harvesting Using Activated Carbon Would Include its Application in Energy Storage, Supercapacitors, Sensors, and Batteries
9. Activated Carbon as a Catalyst Support and Electrocatalyst for Various Industrial Chemical Reactions
10. Activated Carbon Utilization for Biomedical Applications
11. Activated Carbon Utilization for Adsorption of Ammonia and Gas Storage and (Methane, Carbon Dioxide And Hydrogen)
Part 3: Machine Learning Methods Applied For Activated Carbon Production And Utilization
12. Overview of Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications for the Prediction of 13. Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Density Functional Theory for Studying the Structure and Performance of Activated Carbon
14. Future Recommendations and Conclusions Would Include Advances and Challenges in The Field Of Synthesis, Fabrication, And Diverse Applications Of Activated Carbon
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 13, 2025
- Language: English
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Jude Okolie
Jude Okolie is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways at the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on the thermochemical conversion of waste materials into green fuels and the utilization of hydrochar, biochar, and activated carbon for environmental remediation. His work also involves the application of process simulation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to address challenges related to climate change, environmental pollution, and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Okolie has received several prestigious local and international awards, including the George Ira Hanson Energy Award for his work on thermochemical hydrogen production and the USASK Service Award for his contributions to diversity and equity. He is a two-time recipient of the esteemed Engineering Devolved Scholarship at USASK for his outstanding contributions to clean energy research. Dr. Okolie also led the sustainability program in France and played a key role in developing the sustainable engineering course at Bucknell University.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, USAAM
Alivia Mukherjee
Dr. Alivia Mukherjee is a senior consultant at Anthesis Canada (Consulting) Inc. and a recognized sustainability expert with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. Her work centers on biochar production and its applications in environmental remediation, including post-combustion CO2 capture. She has extensive expertise in activated carbon development, material characterization, carbon dioxide removal, process simulation, optimization, and the creation of innovative functional carbon materials for environmental solutions.
During her tenure as a postdoctoral fellow, at the University of Alberta, Department of Mechanical Engineering, her research integrated advanced tools such as process simulation, artificial intelligence, and life cycle assessment (LCA) to tackle challenges related to sustainability, and environmental pollution. She has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed articles, multiple book chapters, and edited two books. Her ground-breaking research on post-combustion CO2 capture using activated carbon derived from spent coffee grounds has earned her numerous prestigious local and international awards.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Consultant- Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Anthesis Canada (Consulting) Inc., Ottawa, ON, CanadaRead Activated Carbon on ScienceDirect