Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbons from Waste Melamine Coated Chipboard by NaOH Activation

Abstract

Activated carbons were prepared from the pyrolysis of waste melamine coated chipboard at 600 and 800°C by chemical activation with NaOH. The effects of the carbonization temperature and concentration of chemical reagent on their chemical-surface properties were investigated. The highest surface area was obtained at 600°C with the 50 wt. % concentration of sodium hydroxide. The external surfaces of the activated carbons showed amorphous and heterogeneous structures.