Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange by coconut shell–derived biochar composites under visible LED light irradiation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-12251-4
Abstract: The conversion of carbon-rich biomass into valuable material is an environmental-friendly approach for its reutilization. In this study, coconut shell–derived biochar, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), g-C3N4/biochar, titanium dioxide (TiO2)/biochar, zinc oxide (ZnO)/biochar, and ferric oxide… read more here.
Keywords: biochar; shell derived; spectroscopy; coconut shell ... See more keywords
Single-route synthesis of binary metal oxide loaded coconut shell and watermelon rind biochar: Characterizations and cyclic voltammetry analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-01367-3
Abstract: Generally, the type of biomass precursors is one of the key factors affecting the properties of synthesized biochar. This novel study therefore examined the single-route preparation of coconut shell and watermelon rind biochar with the… read more here.
Keywords: coconut shell; watermelon rind; biochar; rind biochar ... See more keywords
Assessment of Tribological Performance of Al-Coconut Shell Ash Particulate—MMCs using Grey-Fuzzy Approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s40032-017-0388-4
Abstract: This paper deals with optimization of wear behaviour on aluminium metal matrix composites (AMC) filler by coconut shell ash (CSA) on pin-on-disc setup. The Al-CSA composites are fabricated with various volume percentages such as 5,… read more here.
Keywords: coconut shell; grey fuzzy; tribological performance; shell ash ... See more keywords
Bond strength determination between coconut shell aggregate concrete and steel reinforcement by pull-out test
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DOI: 10.1007/s42107-018-0060-1
Abstract: The bond between steel and concrete is one of the essential properties affecting the performance of reinforced structural members. Bond strength is responsible for the transfer of forces between the two materials ensuring strain compatibility… read more here.
Keywords: test; coconut shell; bond strength; coconut ... See more keywords
Structural study on graphene-based particles prepared from old coconut shell by acid–assisted mechanical exfoliation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2020.02.039
Abstract: Abstract This work is aimed to identify the structure of the graphene-based particles (GPs) from old coconut shell as the raw material after the mechanical exfoliation processes. The burnt coconut shell was at first heated… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; graphene; exfoliation; coconut shell ... See more keywords
Insights into the mechanism of co-adsorption between tetracycline and nano-TiO2 on coconut shell porous biochar in binary system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.09.014
Abstract: Abstract The coexistence of nanoparticles (NPs) and environmental pollutants has become a new type of pollution, and the co-adsorption behaviors of coexisting NPs and pollutants on the coconut shell porous biochar is important to explore… read more here.
Keywords: tio2; adsorption; binary system; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Bioremediation of Congo red dye in immobilized batch and continuous packed bed bioreactor by Brevibacillus parabrevis using coconut shell bio-char.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.12.081
Abstract: In the present study, bacterial species capable of degrading colour waste were isolated from the water bodies located near the carpet cluster in the Bhadohi district of U.P., India. Among the isolated species best one… read more here.
Keywords: congo red; parabrevis using; coconut shell; brevibacillus parabrevis ... See more keywords
Efficient MnOx supported on coconut shell activated carbon for catalytic oxidation of indoor formaldehyde at room temperature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2017.11.176
Abstract: Abstract MnOx was supported on peracetic acid modified coconut shell activated carbon (MnOx/AC) via facile in-situ redox reactions and used for catalytic oxidation of HCHO which is a major indoor air pollutant. The MnOx/AC catalysts… read more here.
Keywords: oxidation; mnox supported; shell activated; coconut shell ... See more keywords
Effects of nanocharcoal coconut-shell ash on the physical and rheological properties of bitumen
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.10.019
Abstract: Abstract Bitumen properties which correspond to high resistance to traffic and temperature are the prime requirements in prolonging the pavement life. To achieve these requirements, nanoscale materials are considered as potential candidates to increase pavement… read more here.
Keywords: properties bitumen; coconut shell; rheological properties; physical rheological ... See more keywords
Catalytic self-activation of Ca-doped coconut shell for in-situ synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon supported CaO transesterification catalyst
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119192
Abstract: Abstract This study reports a one-step facile synthesis of a novel heterogeneous granule base catalyst, dubbed CaO/AC that contains small calcium oxide (CaO) nanoparticles embedded within hierarchical activated carbon (AC). The CaO/AC hybrid exhibited a… read more here.
Keywords: coconut shell; catalyst; self activation; cao ... See more keywords
Dibenzothiophene adsorption onto carbon-based adsorbent produced from the coconut shell: Effect of the functional groups density and textural properties on kinetics and equilibrium
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120354
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of the acidic surface oxygenated groups and textural properties onto the adsorbent surface towards dibenzothiophene removal. The samples were prepared from an activated carbon… read more here.
Keywords: coconut shell; surface; functional groups; adsorption ... See more keywords