Patent ID: 8231712
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: B01D,B01J,C01B,F17C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for the production of carbon-based sorbents for gas storage, comprising the following steps, carried out in the order set forth: a) providing a sorbent precursor material that is subject to carbonization and activation; b) effecting carbonization of said sorbent precursor material by heat-treatment in a non-oxidizing atmosphere; c) effecting activation of the carbonized sorbent precursor material using any suitable method; d) effecting heat-treatment of said carbonized sorbent precursor material at a temperature in the range of about 800° C. to about 2,000° C.; and e) conditioning the surface of said heat-treated sorbent precursor material by contacting said surface with a reducing gas.