ISSN: 2578-4846
Authors: Al-Haj Ibrahim H*
Activated carbon is among the best and most used materials for the adsorption and removal of pollutants. Petroleum coke may be activated by either a physical or chemical process, with a significant increase of its surface area. The activated coke may be effectively used as an adsorbing agent for the treatment of polluted water and natural gas.
Keywords: Petroleum coke; Activation; Adsorption