Description

Palm kernel shells (or PKS) are the shell fractions left after the nut has been removed after crushing in the Palm Oil mill. Palm kernel shell (PKS) is in abundant supply in the southern part of Nigeria. PKS is a solid waste and a byproduct from palm oil production and has synthetic light weight aggregates which have been reported in the literature. Activated Carbon produced from palm kernel shell can be used as an adsorbent. Biomass energy which is another form of renewable energy source is derivable from PKS.Palm Kernel Shells share the same characteristics as its other sibling, coconut ... it the raw material of choice for the production of premium activated carbon.

Kernel shells are a fibrous material and can be easily handled in bulk directly from the product line to the end use. Large and small shell fractions are mixed with dust-like fractions and small fibres.