Preparation of activated carbon from corrugated paper

Abstract

In order to develop various reuse of old paper, activated carbons were prepared from corrugated paper by direct activation method using steam. The porous properties of the products were investigated by N2 adsorption method. The N2 isotherms show that micropores were developed as well as mesopores. The products activated at lower temperature for longer time showed higher specific surface area and higher yield, which is suitable to raise mechanical strength.