Low-Cost Regenerable Carbon Monoliths for Filtration Use
High-Performance Regenerable Carbon Honeycomb Monoliths Prepared from Victorian Brown Coal
Tags: Monash University, Australia, Industrial Automation & Manufacturing, Energy & Environment
Researchers at Monash University have developed high-performance carbon honeycomb monoliths (CHMs) using Victorian Brown Coal (VBC) as a low-cost and abundant starting material. These CHMs exhibit high surface area, thermal shock resistance, and crush resistance, making them suitable for gas storage, catalysis, and filtration applications. The material is easily regenerated by applying voltage, offering significant advantages over traditional activated carbon and existing monoliths. Tailorable void fractions minimize pressure drop at high flow rates, enhancing efficiency in filtration and respirators. This innovation provides a cost-effective and sustainable solution for industries requiring advanced filtration and gas purification.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Material
TRL: 4 - minimum viable product built in lab
Industry or Tech Area: Purification & Separation; Wastewater Treatment
