Activated carbon is a non-graphitic form of carbon finds its use in varied forms today. It is produced by activation of any carbonaceous material such as coconut shells, bamboo, wood chips, sawdust, coal, lignite, paddy husk etc. The process of activation is carried out in two stages with raw material carbonization as step 1 and then activated either by chemicals or by steam to derive the highly porous structure.  Today, a wide range of activated carbon products are made available to the consumers for their use manufactures of activated carbon. The characteristics of the activated carbon mainly depend on the raw material used in its production. The US represents the largest national market for activated carbon in the world. China’s market for activated carbon will result from continuing healthy economic growth in the country.

All end uses for activated carbon in China will benefit from this economic growth. Major end applications are into Water Treatment, Food & Beverages, and Medical & Pharmaceuticals and Air Purification plants which are covered in the report. It also covers common production process, key growth drivers and constraints, opportunities, technology trends, value chain analysis and industry Outlook.

This report segments the carbon fiber market by types and various applications. Some of common manufacturing methods, raw materials used, and prices are featured in the report. The report segments by geography such as North America Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2011 through 2016. Information contained in the report includes market sizes, revenue forecasts, value chain, market & product trends, cost analysis and regulations. Competitive information includes market shares of leading producers, key developments, strategy deployed to win, M&A's and profiles of leading manufacturers .

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• Wood activated carbon
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