Granular Activated Carbons from Agricultural By-products: Process Description and Estimated Cost of Production (Bulletin #881)

Chilton Ng, Food and Drug Administration
Wayne Marshall, USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Ramu M. Rao, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Rishipal R. Bansode, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jack N. Losso, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Ralph J. Portier, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

Description

This bulletin is a follow-up, in part, of Bulletin #869, “Granular Activated Carbons from Agricultural By-products: Preparation, Properties and Application in Cane Sugar Refining.” An estimation of production costs for these by product-based carbons was considered prudent because of the potential interest from both bagasse and shell producers and activated carbon manufacturers based on the use of these carbons in various applications compared to commercial carbons.