Our Biocarbons

The Next Generation of Activated Carbon: Sustainable, Powerful, and 100% Biobased

Our high-performance activated carbon (AC) is meticulously engineered for exceptional adsorption, boasting a large surface area and extensive microporosity that sets a new standard for capturing impurities and pollutants. This is not just a material; it is a regenerative solution for a clean future.

Produced Locally, and Beyond Green

We have achieved what few can: a 100% biobased product with the prestigious USDA BioPreferred Certification. Unlike conventional coconut shell activated carbon, which often goes from country to country to be processed before it is imported from China or India, our AC is produced from locally sourced waste biomass such as hazelnut and walnut shells. Our proprietary, US-designed, gasification-based technology ensures 100% domestic content, strengthening supply chain resiliency and minimizing climate impact. We are actively diverting waste into a valuable, carbon-negative product, enabling a truly circular economy.

Benchmark Performance in Filtration

Our AC is designed for maximum efficiency. Its surface area is truly impressive, with the latest testing confirming a high BET Surface Area of 790 m²/g. This ensures superior adsorption capabilities for small molecules. For air purification, our material showcases outstanding performance in capturing volatile organic compounds and gases, with absorption reaching 21.7%—passing the industry regulatory parameter of 21.4%.

Methylene Blue Testing: Surpassing Commercial Standards

Methylene Blue (MB) adsorption is a key metric for measuring mesoporosity and capturing large organic molecules and dyes. Our proprietary process produces AC that often matches or exceeds commercial-grade activated carbon. Premium AC aims for up to 150 mg/g, and our high-performance samples are pushing that limit.

Sample	Type	Methylene Blue Adsorption (Δmg MB/g BC)
Proprietary AC (Walnut Shell, First Steam)	High-Performance APL	124.4
Commercial AC (Lab Grade)	Traditional Lab Standard	116.4
Commercial AC (Coconut Shell)	Traditional Commercial	67.5

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Universal Applications for a Cleaner World

Our Activated Carbon delivers unmatched adsorption power across diverse, high-impact applications:

Odor Control: Effectively mitigates pungent smells. This includes use as a pet litter additive and vivariums to eliminate excretory emissions, reducing methane and ammonia in agricultural environments like barns and stables, and even eliminating the smell of kitchen scraps in home composting efforts.
Water Filtration: A powerhouse for remediation, removing heavy metals and organic pollutants. Key applications include stormwater filtration, groundwater cleanup (targeting contaminants like PFAS Removal, Arsenic, and Uranium), and treatment for potable water (currently pursuing certification for this).
Air Filtration: Ideal for homes, vehicles, public toilets, hospitality and industrial sites. Unlike mechanical filters that rely on physically trapping particles based on size, activated carbon achieves true molecular-level air filtration by chemically or physically attracting and locking gaseous pollutant molecules onto its massive internal surface through the process of adsorption.
Biostimulant Production: When integrated into agriculture, our AC acts as a soil amendment to enhance soil structure, water retention, and nutrient absorption, which promotes microbial growth and overall crop health. It has been shown to increase crop productivity.

Your Bespoke Biocarbon Solution

The needs of every client are unique, and so are our capabilities. Leveraging our flexible production technology, we are able to create bespoke biocarbons tailored for your specific requirements. Whether you need a product optimized for industrial filtration, environmental remediation, or advanced agricultural processes, we deliver reliably and sustainably.

For all queries regarding our Activated Carbon supply please contact Epoch Carbon.