Sustainable Production of Activated Carbon from Jetropha Husk Using Chemical Activation by NaOH

Abstract

It is interesting to note that jatropha curcus is an important plant for the production of biodiesel and that the Waste generated during the production process can be converted into activated carbon using a chemical activation method with NaOH as an activating agent. This can be providing a sustainable solution for managing the biodiesel Waste and reducing the environmental impact of the biodiesel production process. This study examined effect of the activation temperature, impregnation ratio and activation time on the synthesis of prepared activated carbon from biodiesel Waste. It is important to optimize these parameters to ensure the production of high-quality activated carbon. Physicochemical parameters such as moisture content, ash content, volatile matter content and carbon content of the prepared activated carbon were also examined. These parameters are important for determining the quality and effectiveness of the activated carbon. Overall, the study found that biodiesel waste is an efficient raw material for preparation of activated carbon. This has important implication for the biodiesel industry as it provides a sustainable solution for managing the waste generated during the production process. Additionally, the production of activated carbon from biodiesel waste can provide a valuable product that can be used in a variety of applications such as water treatment air precipitation and soil remediation