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http://dx.doi.org/10.7733/jnfcwt.2017.15.3.207

Synthesization and Characterization of Pitch-based Activated Carbon Fiber for Indoor Radon Removal  

Gwak, Dae-Cheol (Anyang University)
Choi, Sang-Sun (Anyang University)
Lee, Joon-Huyk (Anyang University)
Lee, Soon-Hong (Anyang University)
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Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT) / v.15, no.3, 2017 , pp. 207-218 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, pitch-based activated carbon fibers (ACFs) were modified with pyrolysis fuel oil (PFO). Carbonized ACF samples were activated at $850^{\circ}C$, $880^{\circ}C$ and $900^{\circ}C$. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a BET surface area apparatus were employed to evaluate the indoor radon removal of each sample. Among three samples, the BET surface area and micropore area of ACF880 recorded the highest value with $1,420m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$ and $1,270m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$. Moreover, ACF880 had the lowest external surface area and BJH adsorption cumulative surface area of pores with $151m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$ and $35.5m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$. This indicates that satisfactory surface area depends on the appropriate temperature. With the above scope, ACF880 also achieved the highest radon absorption rate and speed in comparison to other samples. Therefore, we suggest that the optimum activation temperature for PFO containing ACFs is $880^{\circ}C$ for effective indoor radon adsorption.
Keywords
Activated carbon fiber; Pitch; Radon; Adsorption; Radioactive waste;
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