Activated Carbon: Quality Parameters, Pore Structure, and Applications in Adsorption Processes
Activated carbon (AC) is one of the most widely used adsorbents in processes for the purification and treatment of water, effluents, gases, solvents, and various industrial streams. Its efficiency is directly related to the combination of its high surface area, porous structure, surface chemistry, and the physical characteristics of the particles. Although it is often […]
Biocides for Diesel and Biodiesel: Chemical Classes, Mechanisms of Action, Dosage, and Selection Criteria
Microbiological contamination of fuels is a significant problem in storage, transportation, and distribution systems for diesel and blends containing biodiesel. The simultaneous presence of water, fuel, oxygen, nutrients, and metal surfaces can promote the growth of bacteria, fungi, and yeasts at the fuel/water interface. Microbial growth can result in the formation of biomass, organic acids, […]