Determination of the benefits of bamboo-derived activated carbon

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to identify the benefits of activated carbon obtained from bamboo. The advantages and disadvantages of using bamboo as a precursor for activated carbon were determined, and the main bamboo species currently cultivated in El Salvador were identified.

The study was conducted through qualitative documentary research. To obtain information, the technique of bibliographic review in academic repositories was applied, using a registration form to collect information. It was determined that bamboo-derived activated carbon is a product with various benefits that can be utilized for diverse applications, ranging from the adsorption of liquid and gaseous contaminants to medical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.

According to the conducted research, there are approximately seventeen bamboo species in El Salvador, used for various purposes, according to information from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador (MAG). However, there is no documented information on the production of activated carbon in El Salvador from bamboo, nor have there been documented studies on the potential use of bamboo as a precursor for activated carbon to date, representing a research opportunity.