The effect of synthetic modifications using MnO on the production of activated carbon from bitumen residues using hydroxide of lithium, sodium and potassium

Abstract

The research aimd to prepare activated carbon from Bitiuminous materials ,
Preparation of the samples has been conducted using air oxidation and MnO2. The
oxidation was aimed to increase the amount of asphaltenes and asphaltic materials.
The materials recovered from the oxidation after the removal of any materials having
low carbon content i.e. highly volatiles are used in the study .Preparation of the
carbon was carried out by mixing the Feedstock with LiOH , NaOH , KOH in ratio of
[(1:2),(Raw materials:NaOH)] at 550+25°C for 3 hrs .The product Samples was
evaluated by measuring Iodine number , Methylene Blue , Density , Ash content and
Humidity content and compared with commercial carbon from B.D.H.