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What are the best applications for honeycomb block activated carbon filters in air and water purification systems?

Introduction to activated carbon filter

Honeycomb activated carbon filter is a highly efficient adsorption material with a honeycomb structure. It is full of tiny pores inside, providing a large specific surface area for filtering and adsorbing pollutants. In the production process, raw materials with high carbon content (such as wood, coal, fruit shells, etc.) are usually selected, and processed by high-temperature carbonization and activation.
According to the research of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), activated carbon filter materials have a wide range of applications in the field of air purification, especially in the treatment of harmful gases and pollutants. Honeycomb activated carbon has become one of the important environmental protection solutions due to its excellent adsorption capacity and structural advantages.



Features and advantages of honeycomb block activated carbon filters

Honeycomb activated carbon filter elements are widely used in various types of pollution control due to their unique physical properties and structural characteristics. They not only have a high specific surface area and excellent adsorption performance, but also excel in durability, regeneration ability, etc. The following are several main features and advantages of honeycomb activated carbon filter elements:

1. High specific surface area
The specific surface area of ​​honeycomb activated carbon is usually as high as 1000m²/g or more, which means that the activated carbon has a wide adsorption area per unit mass. Therefore, honeycomb activated carbon can quickly and effectively adsorb harmful substances in the air or water. For example, for organic solvents and gases in industrial waste gas, honeycomb activated carbon can provide sufficient surface area to adsorb these pollutants, thereby achieving the purpose of purifying the air.

2. Excellent adsorption performance
Honeycomb activated carbon has extremely strong adsorption capacity and can effectively remove harmful gases such as odor, formaldehyde, benzene, etc. in the air. In water treatment, it can also remove chroma, odor, soluble organic pollutants, etc. Its adsorption mechanism makes it an ideal material for treating harmful components in air and water. For example, honeycomb activated carbon is widely used in household air purifiers, industrial waste gas treatment facilities, drinking water purification, etc.

3. Acid and alkali resistance, high temperature resistance
Honeycomb activated carbon has good chemical stability and can still maintain its excellent adsorption performance in strong acid or strong alkali environment, especially in chemical industry waste gas treatment and water treatment. It can also withstand high temperature working environment and has a wide range of applications in high temperature gas filtration and industrial environment.

4. Renewable utilization
Through certain regeneration treatment, the adsorption capacity of honeycomb activated carbon can be restored, further extending its service life. The regeneration method includes heat treatment and chemical cleaning, which makes honeycomb activated carbon have higher economic benefits. After long-term use, the regenerated activated carbon can not only restore its original adsorption performance, but also reduce environmental pollution and resource waste, and realize recycling.

Performance of Honeycomb Block Activated Carbon Filter

Base Material Activated Carbon
Types of Activated Carbon Coal carbon, wood carbon, coconut shell carbon
Conventional Thickness (mm) 100*100*100
(18pcs/box,56box/cubic meter)
100*100*50
(36pcs/ctn,56ctn/cubic meter)
Conventional Pore Size (mm) 1、1.5、2、2.5、3、4、5、8
Iodine Value (mg/g) 300-850
Specific Surface Area (㎡) 450-1200
Carbon Tetrachloride Adsorption Rate (CTC ) 40-85%
Static Benzene Adsorption Rate ≥30%
Dynamic Benzene Adsorption Rate ≥35%
Positive Compressive Strength (Mpa ) ≥0.9
Body Density (g/ml) 0.3-0.45
Functionality Waterproof, non-waterproof


Application of Honeycomb Block Activated Carbon Filter

1. Air pollution control
Honeycomb activated carbon filters are widely used in air pollution control, especially in air purifiers, industrial waste gas treatment equipment, etc. Honeycomb activated carbon can effectively remove odors, toxic gases, formaldehyde, benzene and other harmful substances in the air.
Air purifier: Honeycomb activated carbon is often used as the core filter material of air purifiers in home and office environments, which plays a role in refreshing air, removing odors and harmful gases.
Industrial waste gas treatment: In industrial environments, honeycomb activated carbon can be used to adsorb toxic gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in waste gas, such as waste gas generated by processes such as oil smoke and spray painting, to ensure that emissions meet environmental protection requirements.
Honeycomb activated carbon's efficient adsorption capacity in treating harmful gases can help companies reduce pollution and meet regulatory requirements, and it can still restore performance through regeneration after long-term use.

2. Water treatment
In the field of water treatment, honeycomb activated carbon is also widely used. It can effectively remove pollutants such as dissolved organic matter, heavy metal ions, odors, etc. in water and improve water quality.
Drinking water purification: Honeycomb activated carbon is widely used in household drinking water purification equipment to remove chlorine, odor, pesticide residues, industrial wastewater pollutants and other harmful substances in water.
Industrial wastewater treatment: In industrial wastewater treatment, honeycomb activated carbon is used to remove toxic and harmful substances in water, helping companies meet environmental protection standards and reduce harmful components in wastewater discharge.
Groundwater remediation: Honeycomb activated carbon is also widely used in groundwater remediation, especially in contaminated groundwater sources, it can effectively absorb organic pollutants in water, restore water quality, and protect water resources.

3. Pharmaceutical industry
Honeycomb activated carbon is also widely used in the medical field, mainly because of its super strong adsorption performance. It can not only adsorb harmful substances in the body, but also be used in the production of pharmaceutical products.

  • Detoxification: Honeycomb activated carbon can effectively adsorb toxic substances in the body, such as heavy metal ions, poisons, etc., so it is often used for emergency detoxification treatment to help patients eliminate toxins in the body.
  • Medical dressings and oral care: Honeycomb activated carbon is also used in medical dressings to help adsorb harmful substances in wounds and promote wound healing. It is also used in some oral care products to clean the mouth and remove odors.

4. Chemical Industry
In the chemical industry, honeycomb activated carbon plays a key role as a catalyst carrier and adsorbent, which can improve the activity and stability of the catalyst and promote the smooth progress of chemical reactions.

  • Catalyst carrier: The porous structure of honeycomb activated carbon makes it an ideal carrier for catalysts, especially in the fields of petrochemicals and fine chemicals, which can improve the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions.
  • Adsorption recovery: In the chemical production process, honeycomb activated carbon can also be used to adsorb and recover valuable chemicals, thereby improving product quality, reducing production costs, and promoting the recycling of resources.

5. Other industries
The application of honeycomb activated carbon is not limited to the above fields, but also covers a variety of uses in other industries.

            • Metal recovery: In the field of metal recovery, honeycomb activated carbon can effectively adsorb and recover metal ions and promote resource recovery and reuse.
            • Food preservation: In the food industry, honeycomb activated carbon is used to remove odors and impurities in food and extend the shelf life of food.
            • Gas mask: In chemical protection equipment such as gas masks, honeycomb activated carbon can absorb toxic gases and particles to ensure that the wearer breathes clean air in dangerous environments.



Honeycomb activated carbon filter elements have become an important solution in the fields of air, water purification, medicine, chemical industry, etc. due to their excellent adsorption performance and wide range of applications. Our company is a joint-stock enterprise integrating scientific research, industry and trade, and supports OEM/ODM customization. Our company focuses on the research and development of air purification products and is committed to providing efficient and environmentally friendly filter element solutions for global customers. Customers from all walks of life are welcome to consult and cooperate.