High adsorption capacity: Activated carbon has an extremely large internal surface area (often several hundred square meters per gram), which enables it to adsorb a
chemical compounds and pollutants from liquids or gases.
Porous structure: The pores of activated carbon vary in size and allow the adsorption of molecules of different sizes. There are three main types of pores:
Micropores (smallest pores, ideal for the adsorption of small molecules)
Mesopores (medium-sized pores, suitable for larger molecules)
Macropores (largest pores, allow quick access to the inner areas of the activated carbon)
Chemical neutrality: activated carbon is chemically stable and does not react with most of the substances it adsorbs.
High purity: Activated carbon can be produced in high purity form, making it suitable for applications in the food, pharmaceutical and drinking water industries.