Modified Activated Carbon Perchlorate Sorbents

Abstract

A new method for improving the selectivity of activated carbons for adsorbing perchlorate has been developed. The technique involves alkylation of functional groups present on the activated carbon surface. The modified activated carbon typically have adsorption capacities 5-10 times that of the parent activated carbon. The technique is believed to mainly alkylate the oxygen surface groups rather than the nitrogen surface groups.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2007
Accession Number
ADA479717

Entities

People

  • Wayne W. Lukens Jr.

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

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  • Biomedical

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  • Carbon Fibers
  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Department Of Defense
  • Ethers
  • Fungi
  • Groundwater
  • Ion Exchange
  • Ion Exchange Resins
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Resins
  • Water Purification

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  • Environmental science

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  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry