The Adsorption Mechanism of Activated Carbon and Its Application - A Review

Muhammad S. Muzarpar (Faculty of Engineering Technolgy, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, Muar Johor, Malaysia)
A. M. Leman (Department of Petrochemical Engineering, Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir, Pagoh Higher Education Hub, Muar, Johor, Malaysia)
Norhafsam Maghpor (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia)
Nik Normunirah Mat Hassan (Faculty of Engineering Technolgy, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, Muar Johor, Malaysia)
Norasyikin Misdana (Faculty of Engineering Technolgy, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, Muar Johor, Malaysia)

International Journal of Advanced Technology in Mechanical, Mechatronics and Material (IJATEC)
Vol 1, No 3 (2020)

Activated carbon (AC) was recognized by many researchers as useful substance in adsorption of impurities. Several processes involved in the production of AC which were carbonization, crushing, and activation process. Carbonization of carbon required high temperature up to 900oC. Then the carbon will be crush to a desired size for activation process. Activation of carbon can be either chemical activation, physical activation or combination of chemical and physical activation which called physiochemical activation. The mechanism adsorption of AC commonly due to its micropore present in the carbon or the weak vander waals forces which can attract the impurities. Activated carbon have multiple function in human daily life. This study will be discuss the function of AC in the production face mask, water filtration and air filtration.