Textural and surface characterization of cork-based sorbents for the removal of oil from water

This study evaluates the possibility of adding value to cork granulates, byproducts of cork processing, by using them as biosorbents and precursors of activated carbons. Activation was carried out by impregnation with phosphoric acid followed by pyrolysis under N2 flow. Furthermore, biosorbents were...

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Main Author: Ariana M. A. Pintor (author)
Other Authors: Ana M. Silvestre Albero (author), Catarina I. A. Ferreira (author), Joana P. C. Pereira (author), Vítor J. P. Vilar (author), Cidalia M. S. Botelho (author), Francisco Rodríguez Reinoso (author), Rui A. R. Boaventura (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/104002
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/104002