Guangdong Yicarb Activated Carbon Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Yicarb Activated Carbon Co., Ltd.

What Are the Main Uses of Activated Carbon in China?

Currently, activated carbon in China is primarily used in the production of glucose, pharmaceuticals, and monosodium glutamate, while its applications in environmental protection, as well as as a catalyst and catalyst support, are not yet widely adopted. 


The usage of powdered activated carbon in China is as follows: 

59.8% for pharmaceuticals, 26.6% for oral glucose, 10.8% for the food industry, and 2.8% for other purposes. 


The usage of granular activated carbon in China is as follows: 

51.2% for synthetic fiber carriers, 13.0% for polyvinyl chloride carriers, 23.5% for air and water purification, 7.7% for synthetic desulfurization, and 4.6% for other uses.