Surface morphology characterization of thermally activated porous bamboo-derived carbon synthesized via calcium carbonate templating

Abstract

This study investigates the synthesis and surface morphology characterization of porous bamboo-derived carbon using calcium carbonate as a porogen template. Bamboo, a sustainable and locally abundant resource in the Philippines, was carbonized and mixed with calcium carbonate at weight ratios of 7:3 and 3:2. Thermal activation at 800°C facilitated calcium carbonate decomposition, enhancing the material's porosity. The study aimed to characterize the surface morphology of the resulting porous carbon through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). The results showed that calcium carbonate significantly improved the pore structure and surface area of the bamboo-derived carbon.