Bamboo Based Extruded Activated Carbon

Bamboo-Based Extruded Activated Carbon is meticulously produced from premium bamboo sourced in Fujian, China, utilizing proprietary carbonization and activation technologies.

DESCRIPTION

Bamboo based extruded activated carbon is produced from fast-growing moso bamboo through an innovative steam activation process. It forms a highly developed pore structure and large specific surface area, with adsorption capacity far exceeding that of traditional activated carbon.

The natural antibacterial and humidity-regulating functions of bamboo-based activated carbon make it widely applicable in air purification, water treatment, food production, soil improvement, and other fields. Choosing bamboo-based activated carbon is not only choosing a highly efficient adsorption material but also choosing a responsible and sustainable future.

FEATURES
Raw Material: Renewable Natural Carbon Sink

Bamboo, as a renewable raw material, has a growth cycle of only 3 years, enabling rapid carbon cycling. Meanwhile, bamboo’s well-developed structure effectively prevents soil erosion, and its ecosystem itself is a powerful carbon sink.

Through innovative technologies such as steam activation and nitrogen protection, we are pioneers in achieving energy recycling within the activated carbon production process, realizing negative or low carbon emissions.

The high specific surface area (1000-1500 m²/g) and low bulk density (300-450 g/L) of bamboo-based activated carbon effectively reduce the amount of activated carbon required. Its high adsorption capacity (microporosity rate over 90%) grants it a long service life, thereby lowering overall carbon emissions.

Bamboo-based activated carbon can be regenerated by high-temperature heating. After regeneration, its adsorption capacity not only recovers but may even be enhanced, thus extending its service life. This reduces the need for producing new carbon and the generation of spent carbon. Spent carbon can also serve as a high-quality soil amendment, achieving resource recycling and avoiding secondary pollution.

The lifecycle carbon footprint of bamboo-based activated carbon is negative, making it an ideal product to help companies achieve their ESG goals.

APPLICATIONS
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Bamboo Based Extruded Activated Carbon

Specifications Values Values Values Units
Iodine Number
1300 min.
1100 min.
1000 min.
mg/g
CTC
80 min.
60 min.
50 min.
%
Hardness
95 min.
97 min.
98 min.
%
Moisture
5 max.
5 max.
5 max.
%
Ash
8 max.
8 max.
7 max.
%
Bulk Density
310-410
360-450
380-480
g/l
Particle Size
0.9, 2, 3, 4
0.9, 2, 3, 4
0.9, 2, 3, 4
mm

Bamboo Based Extruded Activated Carbon

Advantages comparing with Coconut Shell-Based activated Carbon
Items Bamboo Based Extruded AC Coconut Shell Based Extruded AC
Raw material resources & cost
Renewable bamboo raw material(e.g., Moso bamboo).

Short growth cycle. 100% China-sourced.

Stable supply chain and easy control. ≥30% lower cost.
Dependent on imported coconut shells from SE Asia(eg.Philippines Indonesia). Supply instability;

logistics and tariffs drive up costs, with raw material price volatility at ±15% annually.
Production process
Physical activation(steam/CO₂),

Chemical-free production with 80% lower CO₂ emissions
compared tococonut shell carbon processes.
Physical activation (primarily pyrolysis) requires acid-washing to reduce ash content.

with 30% higher energy consumption per ton than bamboo-based processes
Regeneration cycles
8-10times

(steam regeneration efficiency>95%)
5-6times

(Adsorption capacity drops by >15% post-regeneration.)
Mechanical strength
Superior cycle stability
High initial strength
Carbon sequestration
Bamboo-based carbon stores 2.5 tons of CO₂ per ton
produced, with an 80% lower full lifecycle carbon footprint versus coconut shell carbon.
International transport of coconut shell carbon accounts for 22% of its total production emissions.
Pollution control
Zero sulfide emissions during the production.Compliant with EU REACH.
Trace H₂S might release during activation(requires exhaust treatment)

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