Authors : Oghene Ufuoma Jude; Ipeghan Otaraku; Muwarure Peter; Banigo Godexalted

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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Abstract : Sweetening natural gas by removing CO₂ is crucial for achieving pipeline requirements, increasing calorific value, and reducing corrosion and environmental problems. Adsorption of CO₂ from natural gas was studied using activated carbons made from locally obtained waste materials: bamboo, coconut shell, and cow bone. Bamboo- (BAC), coconut shell- (CAC), and cow bone-derived (CBC) activated carbons were produced by carbonising precursors at 500°C and chemically activating them with KOH at 700°C.

Keywords : Activated Carbon; CO2 Adsorption; Natural Gas Sweetening; Waste Valorisation; Fixed-Bed Adsorption.

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