In the industrial and environmental treatment world, filter media for gas treatment play an essential role in guaranteeing air quality and reducing pollutants. Present and future regulations, increasingly demanding in terms of emissions, make the correct selection and use of filter media more and more essential. These elements, specifically designed to capture particles and chemical compounds, are the perfect solution for removing harmful pollutants and toxic gases from industrial processes.
Filter media for gas treatment are specialized materials used in filtration systems to purify air and industrial gases. These media can be composed of activated carbon, zeolites, special resins and other advanced materials having high adsorption and removal capacity for volatile compounds and particulates.
Improved air quality: Filter media remove odours, toxic compounds (PCDDs; dioxins, furans…) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), providing a safer environment.
Reduction of pollutant emissions: They help to comply with environmental regulations by reducing emissions of harmful gases.
Increased efficiency in industrial processes: By keeping the air clean, industrial equipment and processes run more efficiently and safely.
Filter media for gas treatment are used in a variety of industries, including:
Chemical industry: To eliminate volatile compounds and toxic gases generated in production processes.
Wastewater treatment plants: They filter gases such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and ammonia (NH4+), reducing bad odours.
Waste treatment plants: They remove pollutants from the air and absorb highly toxic metals.
Biogas production plants: Retention of impurities such as hydrogen sulphide, siloxanes and other organic pollutants.
Pharmaceutical sector: They purify the air in controlled environments, eliminating any potentially harmful particles or gases.
Among the different filter media available for gas treatment, activated carbon has proven to be highly effective for the adsorption of organic gases, odours and different pollutants, preventing their outdoor and indoor emission.
The main benefit of activated carbon lies in its high porosity which allows a transfer and diffusion of the contaminants in its structure, ensuring their optimal retention by adsorption within its structure. This results in high efficiency at low dosages.
Choosing the right filter media depends on the type of pollutant and the characteristics of the gas to be treated. Our team of experts can help you select the filter media for gas treatment that best suits your needs, guaranteeing efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations.
Activated carbons
We offer a wide range of JACOBI CARBONS activated carbons for all types of industrial applications, being specialized in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, air/gas and water treatment sectors.
ADDSORB range
Charcoals with different grades and types of impregnation for the adsorption of VOCs, H2S, , mercury, among many others. Available in granules or pellets.
ECOSORB range
Granular, powder or pellet activated carbons for the removal of siloxanes, terpenes and other VOCs with >99% furan and dioxin retention efficiency.
RESORB range
Reactivated grades
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