Activated carbon is the generic term used to describe carbonaceous adsorbents processed from wood, coal and shells of coconuts or palms.
Depending on the raw material as well as the carbonising and activation technique used in its production, a wide variety or grades of activated carbon with different chraracteristics can be produced; and selectively applied in liquid and gaseous phase filtration/adsorption purposes, such as:
Waste, domestic and potable water treatment or purification
Air pollution control, conditioned-air filtration, gas/vapour purification
Deodorisation and decolourisation.
Gold recovery process
Petrochemical, pharmaceutical processes
Foods/beverages/edible oils purification
