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This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of activated carbon derived from bamboo charcoal using a pyrolysis method. By varying the heating temperatures (300°C, 400°C, and 500°C) and soaking times in a nitrogen environment, the effects of thermal treatment on the structural and adsorption properties of the activated carbon were investigated. Characterization was carried out using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis). The findings revealed that higher heating temperatures, particularly at 500°C with a 3-hour soaking period, yielded activated carbon with enhanced porosity, crystallinity, and adsorption characteristics. This research demonstrates the potential of bamboo charcoal as a sustainable precursor for high-quality activated carbon, aligning with growing demands in environmental and industrial applications.
