Modification of low-density polyethylene based activated carbon using titanium dioxide for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon adsorption

Yuliusman, Mega Puspita Sari, Azmia Rizka Nafisah

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Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) gasses are produced from the motor vehicle. This type of gasses is so dangerous for human and environment. Adsorption is one of the main methods for air purification systems. Pollutant adsorption using activated carbon is the best option because of its cost-effective and high possibility to remove pollutant components. Utilization of plastic waste as a raw material for activated carbon (AC) production continues to be developed. LDPE wastes could be considered as a favorable precursor because containing a high percentage of carbon. Surface modification of AC was done through metal oxide impregnation. TiO2 was used to increase its affinity towards CO and HC. The effects of the adsorption conditions such as adsorption tube length (3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm) were examined. This tube was connected to the vehicle exhaust pipe and gas analyzer on the other side. TiO2 impregnation was successful in increasing the surface area of AC up to 370.86 m2/g. Adsorption efficiency was achieved up to 74.83% and 67.10% for CO and HC respectively. The results showed that modification using TiO2 was effective to increase the adsorption capability of AC.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Applied Chemistry 2019
EditorsOsi Arutanti, Ahmad Randy, Muhammad Arifuddin Fitriady
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735419223
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Nov 2019
Event5th International Symposium on Applied Chemistry 2019, ISAC 2019 - Bumi Serpong Dama (BSD) City, Tangerang, Indonesia
Duration: 23 Oct 201924 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2175
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Applied Chemistry 2019, ISAC 2019
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBumi Serpong Dama (BSD) City, Tangerang
Period23/10/1924/10/19

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