Powder activated carbon is a type of small size activated carbon used to remove pollutants through adsorption. Although this type of carbon has the same properties as granular activated carbon, it is produced in smaller sizes than granules. Powdered activated carbon is used in many areas from drinking water treatment to industrial applications.
The production of powdered activated carbon is carried out by carbonization at high temperatures followed by chemical activation. This process is similar to the production of granular activated carbon, but without the granule formation step. Activated carbon powders can then be shaped into granules or used for filtration processes.
Powdered activated carbon is widely used in many different industries due to its adsorption properties. It is used in many areas such as drinking water treatment plants, industrial wastewater treatment plants, food and beverage production facilities, pharmaceutical industry and environmental pollution control.
One of the uses of powdered activated carbon is to remove chlorine and organic compounds in drinking water treatment plants. In water treatment plants, powdered activated carbon is used as an adsorbent to remove chlorine compounds from the liquid phase. It is also used to remove odor and taste.
In industrial wastewater treatment plants, powdered activated carbon is used to remove heavy metals, phenols, chlorinated organic compounds, insecticides and other pollutants. Powdered activated carbon is a filtration method used in wastewater treatment plants before the discharge of industrial wastewater.
In the food and beverage industry, powdered activated carbon is used to remove color, taste and odor. It is also used in the production of wine, beer and spirits. Powdered activated carbon is a material that is also used in the pharmaceutical industry. In particular, activated carbon is used for the absorption of toxic substances or the removal of drugs from the gastrointestinal tract.
Powdered activated carbon is a material used in different industries thanks to its adsorption properties. Activated carbon produced in powder form has more surface area because it is smaller in size than granular activated carbon. This provides greater pollutant absorption capacity. Also, the use of powdered activated carbon can be more flexible than granular activated carbon. Powder activated carbon can be easily filtered like granular activated carbon or added to reactors.
A disadvantage of powdered activated carbon is that more dust is formed during the manufacturing process. This dust can mix with the material being treated and reduce product quality. Powder activated carbon production is a more complex process than granular activated carbon and therefore costs more.
Powdered activated carbon is used in many areas such as drinking water treatment plants, industrial wastewater treatment plants, food and beverage production facilities, pharmaceutical industry and environmental pollution control due to its adsorption properties . The use of powdered activated carbon can be more flexible than granular activated carbon, but the production process is more complex and costly.