Converting Eucalyptus Bark Waste into Porous Carbon for Air and Water Filtration

Researchers at RMIT University have developed a one step process to turn eucalyptus bark waste into a highly porous carbon material. This material can be used to trap pollutants in water and air, and it shows potential for industrial carbon dioxide capture. By using a simplified activation method, the team reduced the energy and infrastructure typically required to create activated carbon. Since eucalyptus bark is a common forestry byproduct in Australia, this approach provides a scalable way to create environmental filters without competing with food production.