We discuss the control of functional groups on an activated carbon surface using electrochemical oxidation. As a result, this method could introduce surface functional groups into activated carbon without a major change of the pore structure. Carboxyl groups were introduced under strong oxidation conditions and lactone was formed under mild oxidation condition. This electrochemical oxidation method could control the functional groups generated on an activated carbon surface.
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