Abstract

Carbon black (CB) is produced through the incomplete combustion of biomass or thermal decomposition in an oxygen-deprived environment. Technical carbon black (TCB) primarily consists of elemental carbon and comes in various grades distinguished by surface area and nanostructure morphologies. However, TCB production raises sustainability concerns due to its reliance on non-renewable feedstock, significant CO2 emissions and high energy consumption. TCBs find extensive use as reinforcing fillers in the tire and rubber industries. Recent studies underscore the importance of eco-friendly alternatives. This research was carried out to monitor the renewability of the TCB samples by determining the 14C isotope concentration. Liquid scintillation counting (LSC) and accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) radiocarbon techniques were employed for measuring the 14C isotope concentration, while isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) corrected standardised isotope fractionation correction. The investigation revealed that the examined TCB samples contain extremely low 14C concentrations, measuring <1 per cent modern carbon (pMC). This finding raises concerns regarding potential environmental ramifications.

Details

Title
Technical Carbon Black and Green Technology
Author
Komal Aziz Gill 1 ; Michczyńska, Danuta J 1 ; Michczyński, Adam 1 ; Piotrowska, Natalia 1 ; Ustrzycka, Alicja 1 

 Silesian University of Technology, Institute of Physics – Centre for Science and Education, Division of Geochronology and Environmental Isotopes, Konarskiego 22B, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland 
Pages
250-256
Publication year
2023
Publication date
2023
Publisher
De Gruyter Poland
ISSN
17338387
e-ISSN
18971695
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2958154442
Copyright
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