Palm shell activated carbon

Palm Shell Active Carbon is a kind of premium active carbon made from the tough interior of palm nuts – a high renewable, abundant agricultural by-product of palm oil production. The dense, rigid outer shell of the palm nut is converted to extremely porous carbon material with well-developed micro-holes by careful control of carbonation and activation, usually by vapor or chemical activation at elevated temperatures.

Unlike active charcoal made from coal, timber or coconut shells, palm shell active charcoal is distinguished by the fact that it contains a natural amount of carbon, a small amount of ash, and an excellent mechanical toughness. The intrinsic nature of the material is converted into a filter medium which provides continuous, high performance absorption, whilst preserving the structure’s integrity at the same time. The tight distribution of the micro-holes allows it to be especially efficient at catching low-molecular-weight pollutants — a feature that distinguishes it from other liquid and vapor-phase purification application.