Phenol, adsorption test method

This work intends to show the complexity of the dynamic adsorption process and to evaluate capacity of some granular carbons of various firms to remove pollutants from water. Adsorbents have been tested by various methods, and static and dynamic adsorption have been compared. Characteristics of carbons has been evaluated by the determination of porous structure, specific surface, content of ashes (mineral substances) and crushing strength and abrasion resistance. Adsorption capacity of activated carbon has been determined by means of phenol, iodide, methylene blue, sodium lauryl sulphate and molasses indicators for static conditions, and surfactant has been used for dynamic conditions. Analysis of some factors influencing adsorption has been accomplished and directions of further studies have been shown. 

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