Patent ID: 6187713
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: B01J,C01B

Abstract:
A method of making an activated carbon body, the method consisting essentially of:a) forming a mixture consisting essentially of:a synthetic non-polycyclic aromatic carbon precursor, wherein said non-polycyclic aromatic carbon precursor is a thermosetting resin;an adsorption-enhancing additive containing in combination sulfur and an oil which is non-miscible and non-reactive with said thermosetting resin;an organic binder;a forming aid;a filler;b) shaping said mixture into a body;c) curing said thermosetting resin;d) carbonizing said cured thermosetting resin; and,e) activating the carbonized thermosetting resin to produce a shaped body of activated carbon, wherein a chemical bond between carbon and sulfur is formed and the activated carbon with sulfur is characterized by a peak at 165.9 eV on analysis by Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis.