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Eucalyptusschors wordt koolstoffilter voor water- en luchtzuivering

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Researchers at RMIT University have developed a method to convert eucalyptus tree bark waste into porous carbon material for water and air filtration, as well as carbon dioxide capture. The one-step activation process is simpler and more energy-efficient than traditional methods for producing porous carbon filters. The material's effectiveness depends on its pore structure, which can be fine-tuned to improve performance across various environmental applications, making eucalyptus bark a practical and scalable alternative to conventional feedstock.