Teak Wood (Tectona grandis) Sawdust-Derived Activated Carbon: Optimizing Chemical Activation for Physicochemical Properties and Its Potential Relevance to Medical Textile Application

Muhamad Taufik Ulhakim, Ade Suhara, Farah Nadira Noer, Bella Kharisma, Annissa Novalinda Al-Miraj, Rahmad Dian, Eki Saputra, Rezki Diwanti Suci Lestari, Witri Aini Salis, Hasna Noer Agus Yayat

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This study investigated the synthesis of activated carbon (AC) from teak wood (Tectona grandis) sawdust using three chemical activating agents: phosphoric acid (H3PO4), hydrochloric acid (HCl), and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The effects of these agents on the physicochemical properties and adsorption performance of the resulting AC were systematically evaluated. H3PO4 produced AC with the most favorable characteristics, exhibiting a high adsorption capacity, as indicated by an iodine number of approximately 943 mg/g. This reflects a well-developed microporous structure with high surface area, suitable for adsorbing small molecules, such as malodorous compounds in wound exudates. The results highlight the potential of H3PO4-activated AC for medical textile applications. Further in situ studies are recommended to validate its performance in real wound environments.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/wafi.v10i2.91992

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