Luthfi Hakim1,*, Yunida Syafriani Lubis2, Apri Heri Iswanto1, Harisyah Manurung1, Jayusman2, Widya Fatriasari3, Petar Antov4, Tomasz Rogoziński5, Lee Seng Hua6, Nur Izyan Wan Azelee7
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.12, pp. 2355-2373, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0078
- 23 December 2025
Abstract Activated charcoals were synthesized from sugar palm bunches (SPB) of the native tree of Arenga longipes in Indonesia. The synthesized activated charcoal (AC) was characterized, and utilized as an absorbent for heavy metals (lead/Pb and copper/Cu) through thermal activation. The synthesis of AC was accomplished through furnace activation at temperatures of 500°C, 600°C, 700°C, and 800°C. Acid chlorides were blended with the SPB-AC samples at 5% impregnation level and subsequently subjected to washing for activation, resulting in the elimination of volatile substances and ash content, which facilitates the development of a porous structure in the activated… More >