Measurements and analysis of crystal structures of activated carbon of empty fruit bunch from oil palm biomass waste

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to measure and analyze the properties of activated carbon from biomass waste of palm oil empty fruit bunch by using x-ray diffraction (XRD). Biomass waste that has been clean and dried is carbonated at 400°C for 10 minutes to produce charcoal. Next, the charcoal is activated through a chemical process with the activating agent NaOH by soaking it for twelve hours. Activated carbon with 2N activated agent NaOH have the best properties because it has a largest surface area (27.07). The results of this research are useful for technological developments of activated carbon, and provide an economic added value to biomass waste.