Ceramic foam substrates of various porosities were coated with novolak resin, which was then subsequently carbonised and activated to develop a pore structure. The carbon forming the layer was characterised by thermal analysis, TPD and N2, CO2 and hexane vapour adsorption. It was found to be microporous with a high surface area (up to 1400 m2 g−1), which made it a good adsorbent for hexane vapour at ambient temperature. The carbon–ceramic interface was examined using SEM. The coated foams displayed a reduced pressure drop compared to carbon granules and had good dynamic hexane vapour adsorption characteristics. Depending on the foam architecture, hexane breakthrough was delayed for up to 78 min.
Preparation and characterisation of carbon-coated ceramic foams for organic vapour adsorption
Dawson, Elizabeth A, Barnes, Philip A. and Chinn, Matt J.
(2006)
Preparation and characterisation of carbon-coated ceramic foams for organic vapour adsorption.
Carbon, 44 (7).
pp. 1189-1197.
ISSN 0008-6223
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