The surface chemical characteristics of activated carbon treated by ozone and alkaline are determined in terms of surface functional groups and surface acidity. Surface functional groups are analyzed by the IR spectroscopic method and Boehm's titration technique. The surface acidity of activated carbon is determined by electrophoretic mobility measurements. The oxygen concentration of activated carbon increases upon ozone and NaOH treatment, Surface functional groups increase mostly in the hydroxyl and carboxyl categories rather than the carbonyl category upon ozone and NaOH treatment. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Univ Gabes, Natl Engn Sch Gabes, Res Lab, St Omar Ibn Elkhattab 6029, Gabes, TunisiaUniv Gabes, Natl Engn Sch Gabes, Res Lab, St Omar Ibn Elkhattab 6029, Gabes, Tunisia
Lagha, Arwa
Ouederni, Abdelmottaleb
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Univ Gabes, Natl Engn Sch Gabes, Res Lab, St Omar Ibn Elkhattab 6029, Gabes, TunisiaUniv Gabes, Natl Engn Sch Gabes, Res Lab, St Omar Ibn Elkhattab 6029, Gabes, Tunisia