Removal of Air Pollutants by Using Activated Charcoal Briquette

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) is one of the most common air pollutants emitted from industries like Chemical, Petrochemical industries, as well as when plastics are burned. It is very harmful to our environment which affects climate change, the life cycle of plants and the health of all living beings. So, it is necessary to control its emission for improvement of air qualities which is beneficial to the indoor environment. The objective of the study is to review the performance of activated carbon-based air filters. Activated carbon is preferred due to its high micro pores volume and adsorption kinetics. Researchers have studied the removal efficiency of activated carbon using various methods under various conditions. Activated briquettes chemically or thermally can be used for removal of air pollutants. It is observed from this study that activated carbon-based techniques are effective for removal of VOCs and enhancing the air quality.