How to Evaluate Porous Carbon: BET Surface Area, Pore Volume and Pore Size Distribution

BET surface area is only one part of porous carbon evaluation. Learn how pore volume, pore size distribution, adsorption isotherms, particle size and purity should be interpreted together.
What Types of Activated Carbon Are Commonly Used in Range Hood Filters?

Range hood carbon filters may use pellet activated carbon, customized honeycomb carbon or carbon-sandwiched nonwoven media. Although their structures differ, all three are designed to adsorb cooking odors in recirculating kitchen ventilation systems.
What Activated Carbon Is Commonly Used in Chemical Filters? A Practical Guide for VOCs, Acid Gases, Ammonia and Formaldehyde

Chemical filters are designed to remove gaseous pollutants such as VOCs, acid gases, ammonia, formaldehyde, and odors. This article explains what types of activated carbon are commonly used in chemical filters and how buyers can select the right carbon based on target gas, airflow, humidity, pressure drop, and service-life requirements.
Can Nutshell Activated Carbon Replace Coconut Shell Activated Carbon? A Practical Discussion Under Rising Cost Pressure

With coconut shell activated carbon prices remaining under cost pressure, some buyers are considering nutshell activated carbon as a possible alternative. This article discusses market background, application feasibility, performance risks, and testing points before replacing coconut shell carbon with nutshell carbon.
Why Powdered Activated Carbon Sometimes Causes Slow Filtration in Decolorization Processes – and How to Improve It

Powdered activated carbon is widely used for liquid decolorization, but some processes experience slow filtration after carbon treatment. This article explains the main reasons behind filtration problems, including particle size distribution, fine powder content, carbon dosage, solution properties, and filtration conditions, while offering practical ways to improve overall process efficiency.
How Rising Phosphoric Acid Prices Affect Wood-Based Powdered Activated Carbon

Rising phosphoric acid prices are increasing cost pressure on wood-based powdered activated carbon, especially for products produced through phosphoric acid activation. This article explains how raw-material market changes can affect activated carbon pricing, quotation validity, supply planning, and procurement decisions for decolorization and liquid purification applications.
Porous Carbon for Energy Storage: Why Pore Structure Matters

Porous carbon materials are gaining attention in energy storage applications because their pore structure, surface area, conductivity, and stability can influence ion transport and charge storage. From supercapacitors to battery-related materials, advanced porous carbon requires precise structural design, stable production, and application-oriented performance.
HANYAN Launches Thousand-Ton Energy Storage Porous Carbon Production Line

HANYAN has officially launched its thousand-ton-scale energy storage porous carbon production line, marking a new step in the industrialization of high-end porous carbon materials. With dual production routes covering resin-based and biomass-based technologies, the project strengthens HANYAN’s capabilities in material development, process validation, and commercial-scale production.
Why Activated Carbon Selection Should Be Based on Process Conditions, Not Just Datasheet Values

Activated carbon selection should not rely on datasheet values alone. Real performance depends on process conditions such as VOC composition, temperature, airflow, humidity, and system design, all of which can significantly affect adsorption behavior and service life.
Activated Carbon Regeneration vs Replacement: How Industrial Users Should Evaluate Cost, Risk, and Performance

Activated carbon regeneration and replacement each have advantages depending on the application. A practical decision should consider cost, performance retention, operational risk, and system stability rather than media price alone.