Study of Characterization of Activated Carbon from Coconut Shells on Various Particle Scales as Filler Agent in Composite Materials

Activated carbon (AC) derived from coconut shells (CS-AC) was obtained through pyrolysis at 700°C and subsequently activated with H3PO4. AC ground in a Wiley mill several times to form powder particles particle scales of 80, 100, 200 meshes. The characterization the studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), surface area (SBET). CS-AC-200 mesh resulted higher percentage mesopores area. This size had larger angular, irregular, crushed shapes SEM view. smaller smoother surfaces, less wear, increased curing depth ratio hardness resin composite. Based on results AC, it is evident that CS-AC has potential be used as filler biocomposites.