DEVELOPMENT OF BIOMASS-DERIVED CARBON ADSORBENTS FOR WATER PURIFICATION

Authors

  • Yermagambet Bolat Toleukhanuly Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor, Project Manager, Chief Researcher, Director of LLP "Institute of Coal Chemistry and Technology", "Kaztekhnokomir" Scientific and Production Association LLP, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Kassenova Zhanar Muratbekovna Candidate of Chemical Sciences (PhD), Associate Professor, Deputy Director for Commercialization of LLP "Institute of Coal Chemistry and Technology", Director of LLP "Kaztekhnokomir" Scientific and Production Association, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Kazankapova Maira Kuttybaevna PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher, Deputy Director for Science and Innovation of LLP "Institute of Coal Chemistry and Technology", "Kaztekhnokomir" Scientific and Production Association LLP, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Akshekina Assel Samatkyzy Junior Researcher "Institute of Coal Chemistry and Technology", "Kaztekhnokomir" Scientific and Production Association LLP, Bachelor of Natural Science, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Malgazhdarova Ainagul Birzhankyzy Senior Researcher, Head of Laboratory "Institute of Coal Chemistry and Technology", "Kaztekhnokomir" Scientific and Production Association LLP, Master of Natural Science, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Kozhamuratova Ultugan Mirambekkyzy Senior Researcher, scientific secretary "Institute of Coal Chemistry and Technology", "Kaztekhnokomir" Scientific and Production Association LLP, Master of Natural Science, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Tastambek Kuanysh Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher, Research Institute of Sustainability of Ecology and Bioresources, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Tauanov Zhandos PhD in Materials Chemistry, Master of Chemical Engineering, Research Institute of Sustainability of Ecology and Bioresources, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Akimbekov Nuraly PhD, Professor of the Department of Biotechnology, Leading Researcher, Research Institute of Sustainability of Ecology and Bioresources, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Keywords:

activated carbon, biomass, carbonization, KOH, adsorption, wastewater treatment, porous structure

Abstract

This article presents a method for producing activated carbon adsorbents from walnut biomass and rice husks using chemical activation with KOH. Carbonization and thermochemical activation were studied at various temperatures (500–900°C), and the material balance, gas composition, and adsorption characteristics of the resulting materials were assessed. SEM and TEM analyses confirmed the formation of a meso- and microporous structure with a high specific pore volume and significant surface area. The resulting adsorbents demonstrated high efficiency in removing organic matter, suspended particles, and BOD from wastewater, especially for samples with KOH (1:4 ratio). The results demonstrate the potential of using agro-industrial waste to produce highly effective sorbents in an environmentally friendly manner.

Published

2026-02-09

How to Cite

Yermagambet Bolat Toleukhanuly, Kassenova Zhanar Muratbekovna, Kazankapova Maira Kuttybaevna, Akshekina Assel Samatkyzy, Malgazhdarova Ainagul Birzhankyzy, Kozhamuratova Ultugan Mirambekkyzy, Tastambek Kuanysh, Tauanov Zhandos, & Akimbekov Nuraly. (2026). DEVELOPMENT OF BIOMASS-DERIVED CARBON ADSORBENTS FOR WATER PURIFICATION. World Scientific Reports, (12). Retrieved from https://ojs.scipub.de/index.php/WSR/article/view/7827

Issue

No. 12 (2026): World Scientific Reports

Section

Chemical Sciences

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