Abstract:Abstract-Raphanus sativus press cake, a solid residue from biodiesel production, was evaluated as precursor material for the production of adsorbents. A comparative evaluation of acid and basic activating agents is presented, as well as conventional and microwave carbonization. The treatment that provided best adsorption performance was microwave activation employing KOH. Characterization results pointed to a homogeneous and porous adsorbent surface, and results from both kinetics and equilibrium essays indica… Show more
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