Activation
BET SA
Average Pore
Capacitance
Carbon
Supplier
Precursor
Process
Country
(m 2
/g)
Size (nm)
(F/g)
Grade 1 Cloth
MarkeTech International
Resorcinol
None
U.S.
402
4.14
28
Formaldehyde
RP-15
Kuaray
Phenolic resin
Steam
Japan
1318
1.94
90
NK-260
Kuaray
Mesophase pitch
KOH
Japan
2040
1.92
154
Nuchar RGC
MeadWestvaco
Mixed hardwoods
Chemical
U.S.
1622
2.99
82
Supra 50
Norit
Coconut shell
Steam
Netherlands
1989
2.05
81
TDA-1
TDA
Sucrose
Carbon dioxide U.S.
2053
2.04
86
Generation 1
University of Kentucky
Filtration carbon
Carbon dioxide U.S.
1907
2.46
88
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