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Thermal Regeneration of Activated Carbon Used as an Adsorbent for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

doi: 10.3390/su15086435
The treatment of gaseous contaminants, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), is often carried out with adsorbent materials that are disposed of after saturation. The reuse of such materials promotes sustainability and the reduction in unnecessary waste. Granular activated carbon (GAC) is a well-known adsorbent used to capture gaseous H2S which can be reused. It is hypothesized that it can also concentrate contaminants for future treatment, thereby reducing secondary treatment costs. Cyclic adsorption/desorption experiments were completed with samples of GAC to investigate the feasibility of implementing the concept of repeated H2S adsorption/desorption in the construction of a pilot odor control device. A column filled with GAC was exposed to a stream of H2S gas and then heated to 500 °C to regenerate the carbon. The concentration of H2S at the inlet and outlet of the column was measured at regular intervals. Three samples of GAC had an average adsorption efficiency of 82% over the course of three cycles and were regenerated to 70% of initial adsorptive capacity after one cycle, and 60% after two cycles. These results indicate that after being saturated with H2S, GAC can be regenerated at high temperatures, evidence that H2S may become concentrated during the process. Additional characterization experiments confirmed that the sulfur content of the carbon increased after adsorption and decreased after thermal regeneration. The procedures demonstrated in this experiment were further utilized with a pilot device designed to provide a low-cost method for reducing odors in landfill gas.
- University of Nebraska System United States
- University of Nebraska System United States
- United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates
Environmental effects of industries and plants, hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S), thermal regeneration, TJ807-830, TD194-195, granular activated carbon (GAC), Renewable energy sources, Environmental sciences, adsorption, GE1-350, adsorption; thermal regeneration; granular activated carbon (GAC); hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S)
Environmental effects of industries and plants, hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S), thermal regeneration, TJ807-830, TD194-195, granular activated carbon (GAC), Renewable energy sources, Environmental sciences, adsorption, GE1-350, adsorption; thermal regeneration; granular activated carbon (GAC); hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S)
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