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Adsorption of SO2 on bituminous coal char and activated carbon fiber prepared from phenol formaldehyde

January 1, 1996

Carbon-based materials are used commercially to remove SO2 from coal combustion flue gases. Historically, these materials have consisted of granular activated carbons prepared from lignite or bituminous coal. Recent studies have reported that activated carbon fibers (ACFs) may have potential in this application due to their relatively high SO2 adsorption capacity. In this paper, a comparison of SO2 adsorption for both coal-based carbons and ACFs is presented, as well as ideas on carbon properties that may influence SO2 adsorption

Publication Year 1996
Title Adsorption of SO2 on bituminous coal char and activated carbon fiber prepared from phenol formaldehyde
Authors Joseph A. DeBarr, Anthony A. Lizzio, Michael A. Daley
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title ACS Division of Fuel Chemistry, Preprints
Index ID 70017809
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse