Multifaceted Characterization of Activated Carbons Used in Respirators for Organic Gases:

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Activated carbons used in respirators for organic gases exhibit lower purity and structural integrity compared to those used for solvent recovery, indicating a more complex and diversified material composition. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Takehiro Kaneko; Masayoshi Hagiwara; Maromu Yamada; Hiroyuki SAITO

doi:10.2486/josh.josh-2025-0009-ge

February 19, 2026Journal of Occupational Safety and HealthOpen Access

Multifaceted Characterization of Activated Carbons Used in Respirators for Organic Gases:

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The aim is to clarify the material characteristics of activated carbons used in respirators for effective gas adsorption.
Conducted surface and bulk analysis on activated carbons.
Compared properties of organic gas respirator carbons with solvent recovery carbons.
Evaluated composition, functional groups, bonding states, and crystalline structure.
Activated carbons for organic gases exhibited varied oxide presence and smaller crystalline carbon structure.
Purity and structural integrity of carbons for organic gases were lower than that of solvent recovery carbons.
Material characteristics were found to significantly influence adsorption and retention properties.

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Evaluates the adsorption characteristics of activated carbons in respirators, indicating the need for improved material properties in occupational health.

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