Adsorption Science & Technology (Mar 2006)

Phosphoric Acid and Steam as Activation Agents for Carbonized Porous Polymer Surfaces

  • M. Sobiesiak,
  • B. Gawdzik,
  • A.M. Puziy,
  • O.I. Poddubnaya

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1260/026361706778529209
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 24

Abstract

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Carbon sorbents derived from the copolymer of 4,4′-bis(maleimidodiphenyl)methane and divinylbenzene are described. The influence of phosphoric acid treatment and the type of carrier gas used in the carbonization process were studied. Solid-phase extraction experiments were conducted to determine their impact on the sorption properties of these new sorbents. The recoveries and breakthrough volumes for phenolic compounds preconcentrated from water were studied.