Coconut shell is a critical raw material for producing high-performance activated carbon. This article highlights the top 5 coconut-producing countries in 2024 — Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, and Brazil — and analyzes their contribution to global coconut shell charcoal supply. Understanding this landscape helps businesses secure sustainable sources for carbon manufacturing.

The formation of micropores and mesopores in activated carbon begins with the raw material. This article explains how properties such as carbon content, volatile matter, density, and coal rank influence pore structure and, ultimately, the performance of activated carbon in air purification, water treatment, and catalyst applications. Understanding these links allows for tailored, high-performance carbon materials.

HANYAN launches a new generation of honeycomb activated carbon with a CTC adsorption rate ≥85%, setting a new global benchmark in VOC control. Backed by 3,000+ lab experiments, this product offers unmatched adsorption efficiency, improved regeneration performance, and longer service life - making it a top-tier solution for industrial air filtration.

HANYAN recently organized a CPR and occupational health training session to strengthen employee safety awareness and promote a healthier workplace environment.

Learn the differences and connections between carbon tetrachloride adsorption, benzene adsorption, and butane working capacity in activated carbon. Which test best reflects VOC performance?

The global coconut shell activated carbon market is experiencing rapid price increases due to rising raw material costs and surging demand. Industry leaders like Jacobi have announced multiple price hikes in 2025. Learn how HANYAN is responding with proactive supply chain strategies to ensure product availability and delivery stability.

This blog explores the self-discharge phenomenon in symmetric supercapacitors using activated carbon electrodes. It discusses the key causes - electrochemical reactions, ion diffusion, and component defects - and outlines engineering strategies to mitigate energy loss, such as material optimization and advanced electrolyte selection, helping improve energy storage performance and reliability.

This article highlights the role of activated carbon in water treatment, focusing on its ability to adsorb contaminants such as organic compounds, chlorine, and odors. It explains its applications, benefits, common forms like GAC and PAC, and essential maintenance practices for effective water purification.

Discover the six most important specifications - surface area, porosity, adsorption, strength, and more - that determine the quality and efficiency of activated carbon in industrial use.

Learn how activated carbon improves municipal water treatment by removing contaminants, enhancing taste and odor, and ensuring safe, clean drinking water for communities.