Activated carbons are manufactured from various carbonaceous substances of animal,
vegetable or mineral provenience. Anthracite, petroleum coke, coal and waste products
from lignocellulosic nature as wood, walnut shells, coconut or almond are frequently
used as starting material. Anyway, any carbonaceous material can be suitable to be a
good adsorbent but have to meet some requirements for being used commercially:
Good availability
Low cost
The resulting activated carbon satisfies all kind of applications.