Synthesis of highly mesoporous carbon pellets from carbon black and polymer b…

Abstract. High surface area, highly mesoporous carbon granules in the form of pellets were prepared by first mixing a solution of polymer (phenolic resin, cellulose, or PAN) with water and a chemical reagent (NaOH or ZnCl2). Carbon black powder was then added to form a mixture, followed by molding into a pellet, drying and activating at a given temperature. The pore structures of the porous ca…