Correlation verification of process factors and harmful gas adsorption properties for optimization of physical activation parameters of PAN-based carbon fibers

Yun Jeong Choi, Ji Hong Kim, Ki Bong Lee, Young Seak Lee, Ji Sun Im

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    Abstract

    In this study, the effects of activation parameters in the steam activation of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers on pore formation properties were investigated. The activation temperature was used as a primary parameter, and the activation time was adjusted for each condition to obtain similar levels of activation yields. Based on the activation yield of activated carbon fibers (ACFs), the activation energy was calculated as 142.2 kJ/mole. As a result of BET analysis, it was confirmed that the specific surface area and pore volume of ACFs were improved as the activation temperature was increased. The sample treated at 850̊ during 45 min showed a high specific surface area (1041.9 m2/g) and a pore volume (0.49 cm3/g). This developed pore structures improved the gas adsorption properties of ACFs.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)152-159
    Number of pages8
    JournalJournal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
    Volume80
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2019 Dec 25

    Bibliographical note

    Funding Information:
    This work was supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (No. 20181110200070, Functional porous composite for mitigating air pollutant by using coal combustion products) and also supported by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) (No. KK1913-10, Fabrication of petroleum pitch based carbon absorbent for removal of hazardous air pollutants (SOx/NOx)).

    Funding Information:
    This work was supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning ( KETEP ) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy ( MOTIE ) of the Republic of Korea (No. 20181110200070 , Functional porous composite for mitigating air pollutant by using coal combustion products) and also supported by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology ( KRICT ) (No. KK1913-10 , Fabrication of petroleum pitch based carbon absorbent for removal of hazardous air pollutants (SOx/NOx)).

    Publisher Copyright:
    © 2019 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry

    Keywords

    • Activated carbon fiber
    • DMMP
    • Pore structure
    • SO
    • Steam activation

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Chemical Engineering

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