Activated carbon is a widely used material for filtration and purification due to its high porosity and surface area, allowing it to adsorb various chemicals. It can be made from various carbonaceous source materials, with coconut shell being a popular choice due to its high carbon content and hardness. The differences between standard coconut shell-activated carbon and catalytic coconut shell activated carbon primarily involve their functionality and applications:

1. Standard Coconut Shell Activated Carbon: Remove Chlorine, Tastes, Odors:

   • Absorption Properties: This type of activated carbon is mainly used for its absorption capabilities. It has a high density of micro-pores enables it to trap organic chemicals effectively, making it ideal for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine, odors, and tastes from water and air.
   • Applications: It is commonly used to remove chlorine, tastes and odors from chlorinated water.
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   Catalytic Coconut Shell Activated Carbon: Also Removes Chloramines, Hydrogen Sulfide Odors.:

   • Catalytic Properties: This form of activated carbon has been modified to enhance its ability to catalyze, that is, to facilitate chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. This is typically achieved by altering the surface chemistry of the carbon to increase its reactive sites.
   • Applications: Catalytic activated carbon is used in applications where chemical reactions are required. For example, it can remove chloramines from water, help in the conversion of chlorine into chloride in water.  We also use it to remove hydrogen sulfide ("rotten egg") odors, especially in combination with hydrogen peroxide or aeration systems ahead of the carbon tank.
   • Enhanced Effectiveness: Besides facilitating reactions, catalytic carbon can also provide improved performance in removing contaminants that are typically difficult for standard activated carbon to handle, such as chloramines and hydrogen sulfide.