Synthesis of new activated carbons produced from polymer waste

In this study activated carbons were prepared from polymer waste, which is side product and waste in textile industry; by chemical activation with KOH. The influence of chemical ratio onto pore structure was investigated. Activation temperature was selected as 800 degrees C. The impregnated sample was raised to the activation temperature under N-2 (100mL. min(-1)) atmosphere with 10 degrees C. min(-1) heating rate and hold at this temperature for 1h. Determined BET surface area were in the range of 817-1889m(2)g(-1). Impregnation ratio; 5:1 was found to be the optimal condition for producing high surface area carbons with KOH activation. Activated carbon samples and raw material were characterized by Boehm titration, XRD, FT-IR, DTA and TGA. Adsorption capacity for selected model compound, such as naproxen sodium, caffeine and tannic acid, has been investigated.